How to get from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet in Joliet, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose (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 15 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

135min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Montrose (Brown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose (Brown)
    330 yd • 4 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 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

From Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 78 bus from Montrose & Damen (East) station to Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

146min$6.00
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Montrose & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Damen (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Montrose & Marine Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
    ID 18580
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    78 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 Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet

The distance between Montrose & Damen (East), Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 48.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L' 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 Montrose & Damen (East)

Montrose & Damen (East) is located at Montrose & Damen (East), Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Montrose & Hamilton (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Montrose & Damen (East):

  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Damen (Brown)
  • Western-Brown

Train stations close to Montrose & Damen (East):

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Montrose & Damen (East):

  • Montrose & Hamilton (West)
  • Montrose & Lincoln (East)
  • Montrose & Damen (West)

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
  • Chicago/Marion

Related Routes

From Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 78 bus from Montrose & Damen (East) station to Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

146min$6.00
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Montrose & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Damen (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Montrose & Marine Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
    ID 18580
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    78 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 Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Montrose & Damen (East) and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet?

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Montrose (Brown) station near Montrose & Damen (East) in Chicago to Kimball station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kimball station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Damen (East) in Chicago and City of Joliet in Joliet by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Montrose & Damen (East) to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Montrose (Brown) station near Montrose & Damen (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Montrose & Damen (East) and City of Joliet?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Kimball station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet?

    The ride from Montrose & Damen (East) to City of Joliet costs $9.25.

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