How to get from Evanston to Joliet by bus and train?

From Evanston to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally 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 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Evanston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Joliet on the Moovit app.

114min
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Dodge Ave & Emerson St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Evanston to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Logan Square Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 2 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Evanston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Joliet on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 11068
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Logan Square
    10 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
    Clinton-Blue
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Joliet

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 50.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Joliet by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Evanston to Joliet

To check the bus and train schedule from Evanston to Joliet using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Evanston) and destination (Joliet), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Evanston to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Logan Square Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 2 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Evanston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Joliet on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 11068
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Logan Square
    10 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
    Clinton-Blue
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 208, Train line UP-N, Train line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 93, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Joliet in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Davis Cta Station station near Evanston to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Davis Cta Station station near Joliet in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Evanston and Joliet in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Joliet in Chicago?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Davis Cta Station stop near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Joliet in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station station, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

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