How to get from Arlington Heights to Joliet by bus and train?

From Arlington Heights to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    440 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 Arlington Heights to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station 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 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 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
    40 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 Arlington Heights to Joliet

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 60.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Joliet 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ottawa/Crowley.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Ottawa/Crowley
  • Ottawa/Benton
  • Scott St & Cass Ave

Related Routes

From Arlington Heights to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station 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 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 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
    40 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 Arlington Heights to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington Heights to Joliet in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station near Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights to Joliet in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Joliet in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

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

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