How to get from Chicago to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

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.

138min$9.00
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (South)
    ID 15059
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    85 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

137min$6.55
Bus - 49
49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 18th Street (South)
    ID 8249
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 9
    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
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Joliet

The distance between Chicago, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 48.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Joliet by Chicago 'L', 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 Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • California-Green
  • Illinois Medical District

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)
  • Western & Madison (South)

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Chicago/Jackson
  • Scott St & Cass Ave
  • Cass St & Scott St

Related Routes

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.

137min$6.55
Bus - 49
49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 18th Street (South)
    ID 8249
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 9
    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

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.

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