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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Texarkana to Joliet. Traveling by bus from Texarkana to Joliet usually takes around 16 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 16 hours and 35 minutes.
Distance | 647 mi (1041 km) |
Shortest duration | 16h 35m |
Cheapest price | $215.00 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Texarkana to Joliet?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Texarkana 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.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Tornado Bus | 2 | 16h 37m | $215.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 647 miles from Texarkana to Joliet. However, the fastest bus only takes 16 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 9:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Texarkana to Joliet, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Texarkana to Joliet. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Texarkana to Joliet; ticket prices start at $742.00.
City Information
Joliet
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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 bus leave from in Texarkana?
Main departure station: Shell Gas Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Texarkana.
All bus stations in Texarkana:
Shell Gas Station
Where does the bus arrive in Joliet?
Main arrival station: Super Rio Grande
All buses from Texarkana arrive at one main station in Joliet.
All bus stations in Joliet:
Super Rio Grande
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