How to get from Carol Stream to Joliet by bus?

From Carol Stream to Joliet by bus

To get from Carol Stream to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station to Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus and finally take the 834 bus from Yorktown Center (North Ent.) station to Cass St & Scott St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

228min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Bus - 715
715
Bus - 834
834
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    1.36 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32534
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32568
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    South
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cass St & Scott St
    ID 13958
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carol Stream to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus, then the BNSF train and finally take the 834 bus from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave) station to Cass St & Scott St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $8.55.

286min$8.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Bus - 714
714
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    South
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cass St & Scott St
    ID 13958
    77 min
  • 12
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Joliet

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 51.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream to Joliet by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Scott St & Cass Ave
  • Cass St & Scott St
  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)

Related Routes

From Carol Stream to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus, then the BNSF train and finally take the 834 bus from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave) station to Cass St & Scott St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $8.55.

286min$8.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Bus - 714
714
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    South
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cass St & Scott St
    ID 13958
    77 min
  • 12
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line 715, Bus line 834.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carol Stream to Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line 714, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Joliet in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station near Carol Stream to North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North station near Joliet in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carol Stream to Joliet in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Joliet in Chicago by bus is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Carol Stream to Joliet?

    The ride from Carol Stream to Joliet costs $2.30.

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