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

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Joliet to Joliet in Chicago, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Lasalle/Van Buren station. Next, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

161min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Clybourn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the RI train from 103rd St. - Washington Hts. station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

196min$9.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 9
9
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Cortland (South)
    ID 6016
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Vincennes & 104th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vincennes & 104th Street (South)
    ID 12352
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    103rd St. - Washington Hts.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    52 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 Joliet to Joliet

The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 55.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Joliet by Chicago 'L' 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 Joliet

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Scott St & Cass Ave.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Scott St & Cass Ave
  • Cass St & Scott St
  • Scott/Webster

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
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Ottawa St & Clinton St
  • Cass Ave & Chicago St
  • Chicago/Jackson

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Clybourn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the RI train from 103rd St. - Washington Hts. station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

196min$9.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 9
9
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Cortland (South)
    ID 6016
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Vincennes & 104th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vincennes & 104th Street (South)
    ID 12352
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    103rd St. - Washington Hts.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    52 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 Joliet to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 9, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Joliet and Joliet in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Joliet to Joliet in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster station near Joliet to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Joliet station near Joliet in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Joliet and Joliet in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Joliet to get to Joliet in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Foster station near Joliet in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Joliet and Joliet in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Joliet station, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Joliet to Joliet?

    The ride from Joliet to Joliet costs $9.25.

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