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

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Glen Ellyn to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

181min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Glen Ellyn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 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 by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-W, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Glen Ellyn to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

181min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Glen Ellyn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 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 Glen Ellyn to Joliet

The distance between Glen Ellyn, Joliet and Joliet, Joliet is approximately 65.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Ellyn to Joliet by Chicago 'L' 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 Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn is located at Pennsylvania Avenue, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Pennsylvania/Main.

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Pennsylvania/Main
  • Main/Pennsylvania
  • Forest/Pennsylvania

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 by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-W, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Glen Ellyn to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

181min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Glen Ellyn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 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 Glen Ellyn to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Glen Ellyn and Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glen Ellyn to Joliet?

    The UP-W train line goes from Glen Ellyn station near Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn to #10| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till #10| Chicago Otc station near Joliet in Joliet.

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

    The total travel time between Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn and Joliet in Joliet by train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glen Ellyn to get to Joliet?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Glen Ellyn station near Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glen Ellyn and Joliet?

    Get off the train at the #10| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Joliet in Joliet.

  • How much is the total train and Chicago 'L' fare from Glen Ellyn to Joliet?

    The ride from Glen Ellyn to Joliet costs $16.00.

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