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How to get fromSeattle to Jolietby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 57m
    $159–295

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 49m
    $119–495

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    47h 47m
    $646–1,376

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    2d 4h
    $342–663

  5. Drive 2,019.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Jolietcar car 2,019.8 mi
    32h 46m
    $369–533

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 13m
    $308–555

Seattle to Joliet by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$646Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Seattle to Joliet via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 47h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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