How to get from Oakton Station to City of Joliet by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Chicago Union Station station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #610| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

182min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #403| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    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 Oakton Station to City of Joliet

The distance between Oakton Station, Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 55.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to City of Joliet by bus 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 Oakton Station

Oakton Station is located at Oakton Station, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Forest Ave
  • Oakton St & Times Dr

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 Jefferson St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Chicago St
  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Washington/Ottawa

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

182min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #403| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    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 Oakton Station to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton Station to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to City of Joliet?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Lee/Oakton station near Oakton Station in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till City of Joliet station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Station to City of Joliet by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and City of Joliet in Joliet by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Lee/Oakton stop near Oakton Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Station and City of Joliet?

    Get off the bus at the City of Joliet station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

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