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

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to Naperville in Naperville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Joliet station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Cicero station to Naperville station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

185min$9.75
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Bus - 35
35
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Naperville
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Street & Federal (West)
    ID 7636
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East)
    ID 6301
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cicero
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Naperville
    Walk to
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Joliet to Naperville in Naperville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Naperville station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

185min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Naperville
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 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
    Western-Cermak
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Naperville
    Walk to
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to Naperville

The distance between Joliet, Naperville and Naperville, Naperville is approximately 67.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Naperville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Naperville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Joliet

Joliet is located at Will, Illinois, Naperville and the nearest public transit station is Joliet/Jefferson.

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Joliet St

Public transit stations close to Naperville, Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Naperville and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & Ogden Ave
  • Washington St & 8th St
  • Ogden Ave & Ellsworth St

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Joliet to Naperville in Naperville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Naperville station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

185min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Naperville
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 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
    Western-Cermak
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Naperville
    Walk to
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line 35, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and Naperville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to Naperville?

    The RI train line goes from Joliet station near Joliet in Chicago to #400| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #400| Lasalle Street station near Naperville in Naperville.

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

    The total travel time between Joliet in Chicago and Naperville in Naperville by train and bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the Joliet station near Joliet in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #400| Lasalle Street station, which is closest to Naperville in Naperville.

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

    The ride from Joliet to Naperville costs $9.75.

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