How to get from Elgin Station to Joliet by bus and train?

From Elgin Station to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Elgin Station to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $15.75.

209min$15.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 151
151
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elgin Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    Will, Illinois
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elgin Station to Joliet by bus and train via MD-W, 126 and RI

To get from Elgin Station to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $15.75.

209min$15.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 126
126
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elgin Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    Will, Illinois
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin Station to Joliet

The distance between Elgin Station, Joliet and Joliet, Joliet is approximately 77.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin Station 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 Elgin Station

Elgin Station is located at Elgin Station, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Terminal.

Train stations close to Elgin Station:

  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin Station:

  • Elgin Terminal
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Joliet

Joliet is located at Will, Illinois, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson St & Joliet St.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Joliet St
  • Washington/Ottawa
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elgin Station to Joliet by bus and train via MD-W, 126 and RI

To get from Elgin Station to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $15.75.

209min$15.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 126
126
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elgin Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    Will, Illinois
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin Station to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 151, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 126, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Elgin Station and Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elgin Station to Joliet?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2200| Chicago Union Station station near Elgin Station in Elgin to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Joliet in Joliet.

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

    The total travel time between Elgin Station in Elgin and Joliet in Joliet by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elgin Station to get to Joliet?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2200| Chicago Union Station station near Elgin Station in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elgin Station and Joliet?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Elgin Station to Joliet?

    The ride from Elgin Station to Joliet costs $15.75.

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