How to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (West) station to 79th Street & Union (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8A bus and finally take the RI train from Gresham station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Joliet on the Moovit app.

113min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - 8A
8A
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Union (West)
    ID 2651
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Lowe & 127th Street (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Vincennes (South)
    ID 3688
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gresham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet

The distance between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Joliet is approximately 36.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Colfax (West)) and destination (City of Joliet), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 8A, Train line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Union (West) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago to Halsted & Vincennes (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Halsted & Vincennes (South) station near City of Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Joliet by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Colfax (West) to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Union (West) stop near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Joliet?

    Get off the bus at the Halsted & Vincennes (South) station, which is closest to City of Joliet.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet?

    The ride from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Joliet costs $6.00.

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