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How to get from Ravenswood to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ravenswood to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Ravenswood (East) station to Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East) 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 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Bus - 81
81
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Lawrence & Ravenswood (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ravenswood
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
    ID 18580
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    10 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Ravenswood to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen (Brown) station to Lasalle/Van Buren station. Next, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Damen (Brown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Brown)
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 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 Ravenswood to City of Joliet

The distance between Ravenswood, Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 49.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ravenswood to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L', 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 Ravenswood

Ravenswood is located at Ravenswood, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Lawrence & Ravenswood (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Ravenswood:

  • Damen (Brown)
  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Wilson

Bus stations close to Ravenswood:

  • Lawrence & Ravenswood (West)
  • Lawrence & Ravenswood (East)
  • Lawrence & Wolcott (East)

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
  • Pace Transit Center Bay D

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Ravenswood to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen (Brown) station to Lasalle/Van Buren station. Next, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Damen (Brown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Brown)
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 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 Ravenswood to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ravenswood to City of Joliet?

    The 81 bus line goes from Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station near Ravenswood in Chicago to Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till City of Joliet station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ravenswood to City of Joliet by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Ravenswood in Chicago and City of Joliet in Joliet by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Marine Drive & Wilson (North) stop near Ravenswood in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ravenswood 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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