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How to get from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet by bus and train?

From 21st & Taft to City of Joliet by bus and train

To get from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the L3 bus from 21st & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $15.35.

245min$15.35
Bus - L3L3
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from 21st & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    21st & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - L3L3
    Wait for bus
    L3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet by bus and train via L5, SSL and RI

To get from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the L5 bus from 21st & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $15.35.

265min$15.35
Bus - L5L5
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from 21st & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    21st & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - L5L5
    Wait for bus
    L5
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 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 21st & Taft to City of Joliet

The distance between 21st & Taft, Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 79.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 21st & Taft 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 21st & Taft

21st & Taft is located at 21st & Taft, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is 19th & Taft.

Train stations close to 21st & Taft:

  • Gary/Chicago Airport
  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to 21st & Taft:

  • 19th & Taft
  • 19th Ave & Taft
  • 21st Ave & Chase 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 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
  • Washington/Ottawa
  • Jefferson St & Joliet St

Alternative route from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet by bus and train via L5, SSL and RI

To get from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the L5 bus from 21st & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $15.35.

265min$15.35
Bus - L5L5
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from 21st & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    21st & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - L5L5
    Wait for bus
    L5
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 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 21st & Taft to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line L3, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line L5, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between 21st & Taft and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet?

    The L3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near 21st & Taft in Chicago to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Metro Center station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 21st & Taft in Chicago and City of Joliet in Joliet by bus and train is about 4 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 21st & Taft to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the L3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near 21st & Taft in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 21st & Taft and City of Joliet?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How much is the bus fare from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet?

    The ride from 21st & Taft to City of Joliet costs $15.35.