How to get from Chicago to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train?
Chicago to Joliet map
From Chicago to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Chicago to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western Pink Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.00.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationChicago
- 2Wait for busX4979th & Western Terminal (West)
- 3Ride to bus stationWestern Pink Line Station (South)ID 150599 min
- 4Walk to Chicago 'L' stationWestern-Cermak10 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for Chicago 'L'PINK LINE54th/Cermak
- 6Ride to Chicago 'L' stationLasalle/Van Buren23 min
- 7Walk to train stationLasalle Street10 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for trainRI#407| Joliet
- 9Ride to train stationJoliet85 min
- 10Walk toJoliet520 yd • 7 min
From Chicago to Joliet by bus and train
To get from Chicago to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western & 18th Street (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally 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 17 min. The ride fare is $6.55.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationChicago
- 2Wait for bus4979th & Western Terminal (West)
- 3Ride to bus stationWestern & 18th Street (South)ID 824910 min
- 4Walk to train stationWestern Avenue60 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainBNSF#1221| Aurora
- 6Ride to train stationDowners Grove40 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDowners Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)ID 1572860 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus834Pace Transit Center Bay C
- 9Ride to bus stationCass Ave & Chicago StID 1395970 min
Public transit directions from Chicago to Joliet
Public transit stations close to Chicago
Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Lake (South).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:
- California-Green
- Damen (Green)
- Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
Train stations close to Chicago:
- Western Ave
Bus stations close to Chicago:
- Western & Lake (South)
- Western & Washington (North)
- Western & Warren (South)
Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago
Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ottawa St & Clinton St.
Train stations close to Joliet:
- Joliet Union Station
- Joliet
Bus stations close to Joliet:
- Ottawa St & Clinton St
- Ottawa/Webster
- Cass Ave & Chicago St
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Chicago to Joliet map
From Chicago to Joliet by bus and train
To get from Chicago to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western & 18th Street (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally 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 17 min. The ride fare is $6.55.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationChicago
- 2Wait for bus4979th & Western Terminal (West)
- 3Ride to bus stationWestern & 18th Street (South)ID 824910 min
- 4Walk to train stationWestern Avenue60 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainBNSF#1221| Aurora
- 6Ride to train stationDowners Grove40 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDowners Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)ID 1572860 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus834Pace Transit Center Bay C
- 9Ride to bus stationCass Ave & Chicago StID 1395970 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Joliet?
The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line RI.
What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Joliet?
The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.
Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Joliet in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.
Which bus line goes from Chicago to Joliet in Chicago?
The X49 bus line goes from 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Chicago to Western Pink Line Station (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Western Pink Line Station (South) station near Joliet in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Joliet in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?
The total travel time between Chicago and Joliet in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 18 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Joliet in Chicago?
Get on the X49 bus from the 79th & Western Terminal (West) stop near Chicago in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Joliet in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Western Pink Line Station (South) station, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.
How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Chicago to Joliet?
The ride from Chicago to Joliet costs $9.00.