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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 54 bus from Cicero & Grand (South) station to Cicero & 21st Place (Pink Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK 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 39 min.

159min
Bus - 54
54
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Cicero & Grand (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Grand/Cicero
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & 21st Place (Pink Line) (South)
    ID 10264
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cicero (Pink)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 65, PURPLE LINE and RI

To get from Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Cicero (East) station to Illinois & Wells (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 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Grand & Cicero (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Cicero (East)
    ID 692
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illinois & Wells (East)
    ID 18495
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    170 yd • 2 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
    9 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
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Public transit directions from Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet

The distance between Grand/Cicero, Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 53.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand/Cicero 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 Grand/Cicero

Grand/Cicero is located at Grand/Cicero, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Grand & Cicero (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Grand/Cicero:

  • Laramie
  • Cicero (Green)

Train stations close to Grand/Cicero:

  • Hanson Park
  • Galewood
  • Healy

Bus stations close to Grand/Cicero:

  • Grand & Cicero (East)
  • Cicero & Grand (North)
  • Cicero & Grand (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 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 65, PURPLE LINE and RI

To get from Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Cicero (East) station to Illinois & Wells (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 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Grand & Cicero (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Cicero (East)
    ID 692
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illinois & Wells (East)
    ID 18495
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    170 yd • 2 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
    9 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand/Cicero 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 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet?

    The 54 bus line goes from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East) station near Grand/Cicero in Chicago to Cicero & 21st Place (Pink Line) (South) 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 Grand/Cicero to City of Joliet by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Grand/Cicero in Chicago and City of Joliet in Joliet by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand/Cicero to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the 54 bus from the Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East) stop near Grand/Cicero in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand/Cicero 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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