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

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to San Diego by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    6h 47m
    $186–853

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 33m
    $156–662

  3. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle StreettrainRi
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d
    $226–1,441

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 5h

  5. Drive 2,050.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to San Diegocar2,050.5 mi
    31h 54m
    $375–541

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMKE - SAN
    9h 43m
    $298–1,332

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    2d 20h
    $435–1,472

Joliet to San Diego by train and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to San Diego via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to San Diego via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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