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How to get from Waukegan to Joliet by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Waukegan to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally 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 2 hr 38 min.
158min
565
UP-NLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLeaves from Grand Ave & Jackson St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationGrand Ave & Jackson StID 18479490 yd • 6 min
- 2565Wait for bus565Waukegan Metra Station
- 3
Ride to bus stationWaukegan Metra StationID 356856 min - 4Walk to train stationWaukegan20 yd • 1 min
- 5UP-NWait for trainUP-N#322| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationChicago Otc70 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station440 yd • 5 min
- 8LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERWait for trainLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERKansas City
- 9Ride to train stationJoliet Union Station50 min
- 10Walk toJolietWill, Illinois480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By train
To get from Waukegan to Joliet in Joliet, take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Chicago Otc 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 2 hr 45 min.
165min
UP-NLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLeaves from Waukegan
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationWaukegan1.15 mi • 24 min
- 2UP-NWait for trainUP-N#322| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Otc70 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station440 yd • 5 min
- 5LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERWait for trainLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERKansas City
- 6Ride to train stationJoliet Union Station50 min
- 7Walk toJolietWill, Illinois480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Waukegan to Joliet
The distance between Waukegan, Joliet and Joliet, Joliet is approximately 74.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan 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 Waukegan
Waukegan is located at North Jackson Street, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Jackson/Oak Crest.
Train stations close to Waukegan:
- North Chicago
- Waukegan
Bus stations close to Waukegan:
- Jackson/Oak Crest
- Jackson/Clayton
- Jackson/Rogers
Public transit stations close to Joliet, Joliet
Joliet is located at Will, Illinois, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Cass Ave & Chicago St.
Train stations close to Joliet:
- Joliet
- Joliet Union Station
Bus stations close to Joliet:
- Cass Ave & Chicago St
- Chicago/Marion
- Jefferson St & Chicago St
Related Routes
- Loyola University Chicago to Joliet
- DeKalb to Joliet
- Gary to Joliet
- Waukegan to Loyola University Chicago
- Waukegan to McCormick Place Station
- Waukegan to Northwestern University
- Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Waukegan to Lincolnshire Lake County IL USA
- Waukegan to Zion
- Waukegan to Vernon Hills
- Waukegan to Kenosha
- Waukegan to Palatine
- Waukegan to Schaumburg
- Glen Ellyn to Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop
- East Dundee to Chicago
- Schiller Park to Westmont IL USA
- Mount Prospect to Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Mount Prospect to Schaumburg
- Lincolnwood to Chicago
By train
To get from Waukegan to Joliet in Joliet, take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Chicago Otc 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 2 hr 45 min.
165min
UP-NLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLeaves from Waukegan
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationWaukegan1.15 mi • 24 min
- 2UP-NWait for trainUP-N#322| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Otc70 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station440 yd • 5 min
- 5LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERWait for trainLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERKansas City
- 6Ride to train stationJoliet Union Station50 min
- 7Walk toJolietWill, Illinois480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Joliet?
The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.
What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan to Joliet?
The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.
Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Joliet?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.
Which bus line goes from Waukegan to Joliet?
The 565 bus line goes from Grand Ave & Jackson St station near Waukegan in Waukegan to Waukegan Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Waukegan Metra Station station near Joliet in Joliet.
How long does it take to travel from Waukegan to Joliet by bus and train?
The total travel time between Waukegan in Waukegan and Joliet in Joliet by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan to get to Joliet?
Get on the 565 bus from the Grand Ave & Jackson St stop near Waukegan in Waukegan.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waukegan and Joliet?
Get off the bus at the Waukegan Metra Station station, which is closest to Joliet in Joliet.
