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How to get fromJoliet to Californiaby train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from Joliet to California by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 21m
    $110–455

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 56m
    $496–1,209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $379–703

  4. Drive 1,988.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Los Angelescar car 1,988.1 mi
    31h 2m
    $363–525

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 9m
    $190–867

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 29m
    $290–1,314

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    7h 30m
    $300–1,413

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    7h 46m
    $334–1,515

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    7h 55m
    $145–622

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $278–1,223

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    10h 36m
    $154–768

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 16h
    $600–1,400

Joliet to California by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration45h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$496Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Los Angeles Union Station via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 2d 16h.

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