How to get from River Grove to Joliet by train?

From River Grove to Joliet by train

To get from River Grove to Joliet in Chicago, take the NCS train from River Grove station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, 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 36 min.

96min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from River Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From River Grove to Joliet by bus and train

To get from River Grove to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station to Burlington/La Grange 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 40 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

160min$6.55
Bus - 331
331
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burlington/La Grange
    ID 6493
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    110 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
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Public transit directions from River Grove to Joliet

The distance between River Grove, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 48.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Grove to Joliet by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to River Grove

River Grove is located at River Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Center.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • River Grove
  • Franklin Pk
  • Franklin Park

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Center
  • Grand/Marwood
  • Grand/Thatcher (Ne)

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 Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

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

Related Routes

From River Grove to Joliet by bus and train

To get from River Grove to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station to Burlington/La Grange 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 40 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

160min$6.55
Bus - 331
331
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burlington/La Grange
    ID 6493
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    110 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Grove to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.

  • Is there a direct train between River Grove and Joliet in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from River Grove to Joliet in Chicago?

    The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near River Grove to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Union Station station near Joliet in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from River Grove to Joliet in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between River Grove and Joliet in Chicago by train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near River Grove to get to Joliet in Chicago?

    Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near River Grove in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between River Grove and Joliet in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.