How to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Sox-35th station. Next, take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

117min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale Red Line Station (West)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to Van Buren & Clark (West) station. Next, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

145min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Clark (West)
    ID 17432
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet

The distance between Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 49.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Joliet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West)

Thorndale Red Line Station (West) is located at Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Thorndale (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Bryn Mawr
  • Loyola
  • Granville

Bus stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)
  • Broadway & Elmdale (North)

Public transit stations close to City of Joliet, Joliet

City of Joliet is located at City of Joliet, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Cass Ave & Chicago St.

Train stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Cass Ave & Chicago St
  • Ottawa St & Clinton St
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to Van Buren & Clark (West) station. Next, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

145min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Clark (West)
    ID 17432
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Sox-35th station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City of Joliet station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago and City of Joliet in Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and City of Joliet?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the City of Joliet station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet?

    The ride from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Joliet costs $6.25.

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