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San Antonio to Joliet Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Antonio to Joliet?
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from San Antonio to Joliet.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$275.00 | Avg. Price$159.50 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips4 |
Duration | Duration1d 3h 1m | Duration1d 11h 12m |
Bus from San Antonio to Joliet: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from San Antonio to Joliet. Traveling by bus from San Antonio to Joliet usually takes around 27 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 26 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 1019 mi (1640 km) |
| Shortest duration | 26h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $275.00 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from San Antonio to Joliet?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Antonio to Joliet. Tornado Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 6 | 1d 3h 11m | $275.00 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Antonio to Joliet
The bus takes an average of 27 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 1019 miles from San Antonio to Joliet. However, the fastest bus only takes 26 hours and 15 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.
Because many passengers travel from San Antonio to Joliet at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from San Antonio to Joliet, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from San Antonio to Joliet every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from San Antonio to Joliet without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Antonio to Joliet; ticket prices start at $222.00.
City Information
San Antonio
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San Antonio is a fast-growing city located in the southwest corner of the Texas Triangle. In addition to the alluring year-round warm weather, San Antonio offers a blend of rich history with contemporary attractions and cuisine.
If there's one thing to remember from your trip to San Antonio, it’s the Alamo! This 18th century fortress is one of five Spanish missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, all of which are connected by a scenic hiking and biking trail. If history isn't your thing, the River Walk along the San Antonio River is a much livelier spot. This shaded path is lined with shops and restaurants, and you could spend an entire day strolling, shopping, and eating along the river. Don't sleep on the riverside bars, either – San Antonio is one of the cheapest drinking cities in the U.S. so you can bar-hop to your heart’s (and your wallet’s) delight.
Traveling with little ones? San Antonio is home to the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, any one of which will provide a thrilling adventure with no screen time required. Visitors of all ages will find treasures at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the U.S., where handcrafted art from local artisans is available alongside authentic Mexican food.
San Antonio is one of the biggest cities in the Lone Star State, so it is very easy to travel to other Texas destinations like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.
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 San Antonio?
Main departure station: 7914 Highway 35 Access Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in San Antonio.
All bus stations in San Antonio:
7914 Highway 35 Access Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Joliet?
Main arrival station: Super Rio Grande
All buses from San Antonio arrive at one main station in Joliet.
All bus stations in Joliet:
Super Rio Grande
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