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

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) 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 Pace Transit Center Bay C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    13 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
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    79 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Naperville to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 722 bus and finally take the 834 bus from Highland Ave & Black Oak Dr station to Pace Transit Center Bay C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

163min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Bus - 722
722
Bus - 834
834
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave & Black Oak Dr
    ID 15507
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave & Black Oak Dr
    ID 15746
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Joliet

The distance between Naperville, Joliet and Joliet, Joliet is approximately 36.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Joliet by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Joliet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Osler Dr & Edward Hospital.

Train stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Joliet

Joliet is located at Joliet, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Pace Transit Center Bay J.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Pace Transit Center Bay J
  • Pace Transit Center Bay G
  • Pace Transit Center Bay M

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Naperville to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 722 bus and finally take the 834 bus from Highland Ave & Black Oak Dr station to Pace Transit Center Bay C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

163min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Bus - 722
722
Bus - 834
834
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave & Black Oak Dr
    ID 15507
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave & Black Oak Dr
    ID 15746
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 530, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 530, Bus line 722, Bus line 834.

  • Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Naperville to Joliet?

    The 530 bus line goes from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station near Naperville in Chicago to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station near Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Naperville to Joliet by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Naperville in Chicago and Joliet in Joliet by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Naperville to get to Joliet?

    Get on the 530 bus from the Osler Dr & Edward Hospital stop near Naperville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Naperville and Joliet?

    Get off the bus at the Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) stop, which is closest to Joliet in Joliet.

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