There are 13 ways to get from Joliet to Summit by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
6h 24m$61–318Train via New York
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
23h 47m$128–321Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2640
23h 56m$106–183Drive 781.8 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Summitcar 781.8 mi
13h 10m$143–207Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
7h 12m$63–282Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
6h 31m$88–479Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
7h 9m$773–1,045Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane MDW - EWR
5h 44m$81–425Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
7h 19m$113–1,189Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Westchester County Airport, train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
9h 27m$105–507Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane ORD - ABE
- Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airport Terminal Bbus
9h 32m$116–418Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus
24h 40m$121–260Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
30h 48m$138–335
Joliet to Summit by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Summit is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 23h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Summit is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Summit. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Summit. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Summit via Chicago Union Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 47m.
The distance between Joliet and Summit is 799 miles. The road distance is 786.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Summit without a car is to train via New York which takes 23h 47m and costs $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Joliet to Summit, including transfers.
Joliet to Summit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Summit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Summit is to train via New York which takes 23h 47m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 23h 56m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Summit via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 23h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 19h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $100–170
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/schedules-stops/schedules
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Summit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Summit is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 8:15 AM in Joliet and 9:15 AM in Summit.
Joliet to Summit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Summit is 786 miles. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Joliet to Summit.
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