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How to get from Joliet to Plano by train?

By train

To get from Joliet to Plano in Chicago, take the HC train from Joliet station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Train - HCHC
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 5
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RI and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Joliet to Plano in Chicago, take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - RIRI
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #404| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 6
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to Plano

The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Plano, Chicago is approximately 88.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Plano by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Joliet

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson St & Chicago St.

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Chicago St
  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Pace Transit Center Bay K

Public transit stations close to Plano, Chicago

Plano is located at Plano, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Plano Amtrak.

Train stations close to Plano:

  • Plano Amtrak

Alternative route by train via RI and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Joliet to Plano in Chicago, take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - RIRI
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #404| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 6
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line HC, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and Plano?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to Plano?

    The HC train line goes from #916| Chicago Union Station station near Joliet in Joliet to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Union Station station near Plano in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Plano by train?

    The total travel time between Joliet in Joliet and Plano in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the HC train from the #916| Chicago Union Station station near Joliet in Joliet.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Plano in Chicago.

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