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

By bus and train

To get from Aurora to Joliet in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Downers Grove station. Next, take the 834 bus from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave) station to Cass Ave & Chicago St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

135min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Aurora to Joliet in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, 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 24 min.

144min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Joliet

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 40.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Broadway St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Spring St & Broadway St
  • Spring St & Broadway
  • Spring St & Lasalle St

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Ottawa/Webster
  • Ottawa St & Clinton St
  • Cass Ave & Chicago St

Related Routes

By train

To get from Aurora to Joliet in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, 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 24 min.

144min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 6
    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 Aurora to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1250| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Joliet in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Aurora and Joliet in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1250| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Aurora to Joliet?

    The ride from Aurora to Joliet costs $5.75.

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