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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Mount Vernon to Joliet. Traveling by coach from Mount Vernon to Joliet usually takes around 7 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus coach can make the trip in 6 hours and 57 minutes.
| Distance | 226 mi (363 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 57m |
| Cheapest price | £54.65 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Mount Vernon to Joliet?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Mount Vernon to Joliet. Tornado Bus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 7h 29m | £54.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 7 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 226 miles from Mount Vernon to Joliet. However, the fastest coach only takes 6 hours and 57 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 07:00. To see the times for all coaches from Mount Vernon to Joliet, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Mount Vernon to Joliet. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Mount Vernon to Joliet; ticket prices start at £75.72.
City Information
Joliet
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionJoliet is the third-largest city in Illinois and a suburb about 35 miles outside of Chicago. Most striking in Joliet is its limestone architecture, which you can see in the 40-room Jacob Henry Mansion and Post Office, built in 1876 and 1903, respectively. The Rialto Square Theatre is another historic building where many musicals, concerts, and comedy shows perform each week. Aside from its history, Joliet has gorgeous natural spaces, including the Forest Preserve District, perfect for fishing and hiking, and the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where 27 protected bison live.
Roll the dice at the Hollywood Casino and Hotel for an epic night out in Joliet. If you prefer to fill your stomach instead of emptying your wallet, choose from several on-site dining options in the hotel. Downtown Joliet is also known for its culinary opportunities, from fine dining at Juliet's Tavern to quick bites at Joliet Route 66 Diner.
Amtrak's Lincoln Service from St. Louis and the Texas Eagle from San Antonio stop in Joliet on their routes to Chicago. The quick trip to Chicago makes it easy to connect to many of Amtrak's other train lines, plus additional bus routes beyond the ones offered by Tornado Bus and El Expreso Bus directly to Joliet.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Mount Vernon?
Main departure station: El Rancherito
Most coaches depart from the main station in Mount Vernon.
All coach stations in Mount Vernon:
El Rancherito
Where does the coach arrive in Joliet?
Main arrival station: Super Rio Grande
All coaches from Mount Vernon arrive at one main station in Joliet.
Coach stations in Joliet:
Super Rio Grande
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