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Here Are Your 2012 Christmas Shipping Deadlines
What's the latest you can send a package this year to ensure pre-Christmas delivery? We run down the options around Joliet.

If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry—there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25.
Below is a rundown of USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service.
The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from the Channahon Post Office location or the Minooka Post Office location by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
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- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
First Class Mail
Thursday, Dec. 20
Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 21
Express Mail
Saturday, Dec. 22
- Where to ship
Channahon Post Office location 25150 W Channon Dr.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays Minooka Post Office location
301 West Mondamin Street 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays
- For a full calendar of USPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
FEDEX
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
FedEx Express Saver
Wednesday, Dec. 19
FedEx 2Day
Thursday, Dec. 20
FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight
Friday, Dec. 21
- Where to ship (nearest locations)
1520 N Larkin Ave hours fluctuate
hours fluctuate
Fed Ex Joliet (2)
2405 Essington Rd, Suite B hours fluctuate
hours fluctuate
- For a full calendar of FedEx holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
UPS
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.
Thursday, Dec. 20
UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air Early A.M.
Friday, Dec. 21
- Where to ship (nearest location)
UPS 2364 Essington Road 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here
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