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

From Franklin Park to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Franklin Park to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 330 bus from Mannheim/Seymour station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station 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 - 330
330
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Mannheim/Seymour

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin Park
  • 2
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    19 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

Alternative route from Franklin Park to Joliet by bus and train via 330 and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Franklin Park to Joliet in Chicago, take the 330 bus from Mannheim/Seymour station to Archer/Center station. Next, take the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train from Summit Amtrak station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Bus - 330
330
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Mannheim/Seymour

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin Park
  • 2
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer/Center
    ID 10411
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Summit Amtrak
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Park to Joliet

The distance between Franklin Park, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 41.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin 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 Franklin Park

Franklin Park is located at Franklin Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mannheim/Seymour.

Train stations close to Franklin Park:

  • Schiller Park
  • Franklin Pk
  • Franklin Park

Bus stations close to Franklin Park:

  • Mannheim/Seymour
  • Mannheim/Belle Plaine
  • Mannheim/United Pkwy.

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Ottawa/Crowley
  • Ottawa/Benton
  • Ottawa/Webster

Alternative route from Franklin Park to Joliet by bus and train via 330 and LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER

To get from Franklin Park to Joliet in Chicago, take the 330 bus from Mannheim/Seymour station to Archer/Center station. Next, take the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train from Summit Amtrak station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Bus - 330
330
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Mannheim/Seymour

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin Park
  • 2
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer/Center
    ID 10411
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Summit Amtrak
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    27 min
  • 7
    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 Franklin Park to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 330, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 330, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The 330 bus line goes from Archer/Harlem (Terminal) station near Franklin Park to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station station near Joliet in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Franklin Park and Joliet in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 330 bus from the Archer/Harlem (Terminal) stop near Franklin Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station stop, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Franklin Park to Joliet?

    The ride from Franklin Park to Joliet costs $6.55.

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