How to get from Joliet to Six Flags Great America by bus and train?

From Joliet to Six Flags Great America by bus and train

To get from Joliet to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr
    ID 19562
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Joliet to Six Flags Great America by bus and train via LINCOLN SERVICE, UP-N and 565

To get from Joliet to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Grand Ave & Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
    ID 18588
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to Six Flags Great America

The distance between Joliet, Gurnee and Six Flags Great America, Gurnee is approximately 79.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Six Flags Great America by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gurnee – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Joliet

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

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Joliet St

Public transit stations close to Six Flags Great America, Gurnee

Six Flags Great America is located at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Milwaukee Ave.

Bus stations close to Six Flags Great America:

  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
  • Grand Ave & Fuller Rd
  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Joliet to Six Flags Great America by bus and train via LINCOLN SERVICE, UP-N and 565

To get from Joliet to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Grand Ave & Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
    ID 18588
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Six Flags Great America?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 572.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Joliet to Six Flags Great America?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 565.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and Six Flags Great America?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to Six Flags Great America?

    The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Joliet Union Station station near Joliet in Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Six Flags Great America by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Joliet in Chicago and Six Flags Great America in Gurnee by train and bus is about 3 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Joliet to get to Six Flags Great America?

    Get on the LINCOLN SERVICE train from the Joliet Union Station station near Joliet in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Joliet and Six Flags Great America?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

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