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 35 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

95min$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
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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 95 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.

Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St).

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • Washington St & 5th Ave
  • Washington St & 8th St

Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ottawa/Crowley.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Ottawa/Crowley
  • Ottawa/Webster
  • Cass St & MC Roberts St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, 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 35 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 35 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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