How to get from Elmwood Park to Joliet by bus and train?

From Elmwood Park to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Elmwood Park to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 319 bus from Grand Ave & Harlem Ave station to Grand Ave & 75th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W 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 48 min.

168min
Bus - 319
319
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elmwood Park
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Bensenville Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & 75th Ave
    ID 8707
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmwood Park
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elmwood Park to Joliet by bus and train via 319, NCS and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Elmwood Park to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 319 bus from Grand Ave & Harlem Ave station to Grand/Thatcher (Nw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS 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 18 min.

138min
Bus - 319
319
Train - NCSNCS
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elmwood Park
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Wolf/North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Thatcher (Nw)
    ID 8249
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app
Public transit directions from Elmwood Park to Joliet
The distance between Elmwood Park, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 48.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park is located at Elmwood Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand Ave & Harlem Ave.

Train stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Elmwood Park
  • Mont Clare
  • Mars

Bus stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Grand Ave (Sw)
  • Harlem & Grand (North)
Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jackson/Ottawa
  • Chicago/Jackson
  • Cass Ave & Chicago St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Elmwood Park to Joliet by bus and train via 319, NCS and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Elmwood Park to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 319 bus from Grand Ave & Harlem Ave station to Grand/Thatcher (Nw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS 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 18 min.

138min
Bus - 319
319
Train - NCSNCS
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elmwood Park
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Wolf/North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Thatcher (Nw)
    ID 8249
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 9
    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 Elmwood Park to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line MD-W, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elmwood Park to Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line NCS, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elmwood Park 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 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elmwood Park to Joliet in Chicago?

    The 319 bus line goes from Bensenville Metra Station station near Elmwood Park to Grand Ave & 75th Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Grand Ave & 75th Ave station near Joliet in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elmwood Park and Joliet in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elmwood Park to get to Joliet in Chicago?

    Get on the 319 bus from the Bensenville Metra Station stop near Elmwood Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Grand Ave & 75th Ave station, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More