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

From Joliet to Griffith by bus and train

To get from Joliet to Griffith in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R3 bus from Metro Center station to Griffith Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

211min$16.00
Train - RIRI
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #704| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Griffith Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to Griffith

The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Griffith, Chicago is approximately 84.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Griffith by bus and 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 Jefferson St & Chicago St.

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Chicago St
  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Pace Transit Center Bay K

Public transit stations close to Griffith, Chicago

Griffith is located at Griffith, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Griffith Plaza.

Bus stations close to Griffith:

  • Griffith Plaza

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line SSL, Bus line R3.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and Griffith?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to Griffith?

    The RI train line goes from #704| Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Joliet to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near Griffith in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Griffith by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Joliet in Joliet and Griffith in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Joliet to get to Griffith?

    Get on the RI train from the #704| Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Joliet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Joliet and Griffith?

    Get off the train at the Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Griffith in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Joliet to Griffith?

    The ride from Joliet to Griffith costs $16.00.

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