How to get from Joliet to Elburn by train?

By train

To get from Joliet to Elburn in Chicago, take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station to Yorktown Center (North Ent.) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

246min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
    ID 37510
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    95 min
  • 4
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28456
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to Elburn

The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Elburn, Chicago is approximately 81.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Elburn by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Joliet

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Scott St & Cass Ave.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Scott St & Cass Ave
  • Cass St & Scott St
  • Scott/Webster

Public transit stations close to Elburn, Chicago

Elburn is located at Elburn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662.

Train stations close to Elburn:

  • Elburn
  • La Fox

Bus stations close to Elburn:

  • Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station to Yorktown Center (North Ent.) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

246min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
    ID 37510
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    95 min
  • 4
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28456
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Elburn?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Joliet to Elburn?

    The alternative route takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 834, Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and Elburn in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to Elburn in Chicago?

    The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Joliet Union Station station near Joliet to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago station near Elburn in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Elburn in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Joliet and Elburn in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Joliet to get to Elburn in Chicago?

    Get on the LINCOLN SERVICE train from the Joliet Union Station station near Joliet in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Joliet and Elburn in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Elburn in Chicago.

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