How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet by train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet by train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc 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 50 min.

110min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    440 yd • 5 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

From Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 230 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train from Summit Amtrak station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Bus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer/Center
    ID 10411
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Summit Amtrak
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    27 min
  • 9
    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 Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 54.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Joliet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station

Des Plaines Metra Station is located at Des Plaines Metra Station, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Metra Station.

Train stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Miner St & River Rd
  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St

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
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St

Related Routes

From Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 230 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train from Summit Amtrak station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Bus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer/Center
    ID 10411
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Summit Amtrak
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    27 min
  • 9
    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 Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 230, Bus line 330, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines Metra Station and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to #640| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #640| Chicago Otc station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to City of Joliet by train?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and City of Joliet in Joliet by train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines Metra Station and City of Joliet?

    Get off the train at the #640| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

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