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Kalona to Joliet

Updated: March 16, 2024 09:32 AM
Joliet

Kalona to Joliet - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

  • Official languages: English

Currency

  • Currency: US Dollar ($)

Distance

  • Distance: 177 miles (285 kilometers)

How to Reach

  • By car: Take I-80 E for about 3 hours.
  • By bus: There are no direct bus routes between Kalona and Joliet. You can take a bus from Kalona to Chicago and then transfer to another bus to Joliet.
  • By train: There are no direct train routes between Kalona and Joliet. You can take a train from Kalona to Chicago and then transfer to another train to Joliet.
  • By plane: The closest airport to Kalona is the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids. From there, you can take a connecting flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and then a train or bus to Joliet.

Expenses

  • Accommodation: $50-$150 per night
  • Food: $20-$50 per day
  • Transportation: $20-$50 per day
  • Activities: $0-$100 per day

Best time to go

  • Summer: Warm and humid, with average temperatures in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit (20s and 30s Celsius).
  • Spring and Fall: Mild, with average temperatures in the 50s and 60s Fahrenheit (10s and 20s Celsius).
  • Winter: Cold and snowy, with average temperatures in the 20s and 30s Fahrenheit (-5 to 0 Celsius).

What to Eat

  • Deep-dish pizza: A Chicago specialty, with a thick, flaky crust and plenty of toppings.
  • Italian beef sandwich: Thinly sliced beef, dipped in au jus and served on a French roll.
  • Chicago-style hot dog: A Vienna Beef hot dog, topped with yellow mustard, neon green sweet pickle relish, chopped white onions, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt.

Where to Go

  • Art Institute of Chicago: One of the world's leading art museums, with a collection that spans centuries and cultures.
  • Field Museum: A natural history museum with exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to ancient Egypt.
  • Shedd Aquarium: One of the largest and most respected aquariums in the world, with a diverse collection of marine life.
  • Navy Pier: A large pier with attractions such as a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and a children's museum.
  • Millennium Park: A public park with a variety of attractions, including the Cloud Gate sculpture (also known as "The Bean").

FAQ

  • What is the best way to get from Kalona to Joliet?

    Driving is the most convenient and quickest way to get from Kalona to Joliet.

  • How long does it take to get from Kalona to Joliet?

    It takes about 3 hours to drive from Kalona to Joliet.

  • What is the cost of a taxi from Kalona to Joliet?

    A taxi from Kalona to Joliet will cost around $200-$300.

  • Is there a train from Kalona to Joliet?

    There is no direct train from Kalona to Joliet. You can take a train from Kalona to Chicago and then transfer to another train to Joliet.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Joliet?

    The best time to visit Joliet is in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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