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

From Naperville to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Naperville to Joliet in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Downers Grove station. Next, 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 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Naperville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Joliet on the Moovit app.

94min$5.75
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    77 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Naperville to Joliet by bus

To get from Naperville to Joliet in Chicago, take the 722 bus from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station to Main St & 41st St station. Next, take the 834 bus from Main/41st station to Cass Ave & Chicago St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Naperville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Joliet on the Moovit app.

119min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 722
722
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & 41st St
    ID 15504
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main/41st
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Joliet

The distance between Naperville, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 33.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Joliet by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Naperville to Joliet

To check the bus and train schedule from Naperville to Joliet using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Naperville) and destination (Joliet), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Naperville to Joliet by bus

To get from Naperville to Joliet in Chicago, take the 722 bus from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station to Main St & 41st St station. Next, take the 834 bus from Main/41st station to Cass Ave & Chicago St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Naperville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Joliet on the Moovit app.

119min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 722
722
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & 41st St
    ID 15504
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main/41st
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Bus line 834.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 722, Bus line 834.

  • Is there a direct train between Naperville and Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Naperville to Joliet?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville to Downers Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downers Grove station near Joliet in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Naperville in Naperville and Joliet in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville.

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

    Get off the train at the Downers Grove stop, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Naperville to Joliet?

    The ride from Naperville to Joliet costs $5.75.

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