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

From Evanston to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    440 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Joliet by bus and train via 208, UP-N and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    440 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Joliet
The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 50.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston 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 Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave
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
  • Scott/Benton
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St

Alternative route from Evanston to Joliet by bus and train via 208, UP-N and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    440 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    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 Evanston to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 93, Bus line UP-N, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-N, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Joliet in Chicago?

    The 93 bus line goes from Dodge & Emerson (North) station near Evanston to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Davis Purple Line Station (South) station near Joliet in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Joliet in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 93 bus from the Dodge & Emerson (North) stop near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Davis Purple Line Station (South) station, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

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