How to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the 1 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Clark (West) station. Next, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

115min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Clark (West)
    ID 17046
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 28 and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Canal (West) station. Next, take the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train from Chicago Union Station station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 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 Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet

The distance between Balbo & Columbus (West), Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 41.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Columbus (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.

Public transit stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West)

Balbo & Columbus (West) is located at Balbo & Columbus (West), Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Columbus (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Train stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Michigan & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (South)

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 Ottawa St & Clinton St.

Train stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to City of Joliet:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 28 and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Canal (West) station. Next, take the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train from Chicago Union Station station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 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 Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Columbus (West) and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet?

    The 1 bus line goes from Michigan & Balbo (North) station near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago and City of Joliet in Joliet by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balbo & Columbus (West) to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Michigan & Balbo (North) stop near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balbo & Columbus (West) and City of Joliet?

    Get off the bus at the Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • When is the first train from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet?

    The first train from Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago to City of Joliet in Joliet is Rock Island. It leaves the Lasalle Street station at 1:25 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet?

    The ride from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Joliet costs $9.00.

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