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How to get from Grand & California (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

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

To get from Grand & California (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 65 bus from Grand & California (East) station to Illinois & Wells (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN 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 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

134min$9.00
Bus - 65
65
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Grand & California (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Grand & California (East)
  • 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
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    85 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand & California (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 65, BLUE LINE and RI

To get from Grand & California (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 65 bus from Grand & California (East) station to Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

134min$9.00
Bus - 65
65
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Grand & California (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Grand & California (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 738
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Grand-Blue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    85 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 & California (East) to City of Joliet

The distance between Grand & California (East), Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 44.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand & California (East) 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 & California (East)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Grand & California (East):

  • Kedzie-Green
  • Damen (Green)
  • California-Green

Train stations close to Grand & California (East):

  • Kedzie
  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Grand & California (East):

  • Chicago & California (East)
  • Chicago & California (West)
  • Grand & Washtenaw (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 Ottawa St & Clinton St.

Train stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Ottawa St & Clinton St
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St
  • Cass Ave & Chicago St

Alternative route from Grand & California (East) to City of Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 65, BLUE LINE and RI

To get from Grand & California (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 65 bus from Grand & California (East) station to Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

134min$9.00
Bus - 65
65
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Grand & California (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Grand & California (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 738
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Grand-Blue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    85 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 & California (East) to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand & California (East) 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 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand & California (East) to City of Joliet?

    The 65 bus line goes from Navy Pier Terminal (North) station near Grand & California (East) in Chicago to Illinois & Wells (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Illinois & Wells (East) station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand & California (East) to City of Joliet by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Grand & California (East) in Chicago and City of Joliet in Joliet by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand & California (East) to get to City of Joliet?

    Get on the 65 bus from the Navy Pier Terminal (North) stop near Grand & California (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand & California (East) and City of Joliet?

    Get off the bus at the Illinois & Wells (East) station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Grand & California (East) to City of Joliet?

    The ride from Grand & California (East) to City of Joliet costs $9.00.

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