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How to get from Joliet to United Center by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to United Center in Chicago, take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    520 yd • 7 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LINCOLN SERVICE and 126

To get from Joliet to United Center in Chicago, take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Van Buren & Ogden (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 126
126
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    520 yd • 7 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Ogden (West)
    ID 99
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to United Center

The distance between Joliet, Chicago and United Center, Chicago is approximately 39.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to United Center 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 Joliet

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

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
  • Scott St & Cass Ave
  • Cass St & Scott St

Public transit stations close to United Center, Chicago

United Center is located at West Madison Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Damen (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to United Center:

  • Polk
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Racine

Bus stations close to United Center:

  • Madison & Damen (East)
  • Madison & Wood (East)
  • Damen & Madison (South)

Alternative route by bus and train via LINCOLN SERVICE and 126

To get from Joliet to United Center in Chicago, take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Van Buren & Ogden (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 126
126
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    520 yd • 7 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Ogden (West)
    ID 99
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to United Center?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Joliet to United Center?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and United Center in Chicago?

    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 Joliet to United Center in Chicago?

    The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Joliet Union Station station near Joliet to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chicago station near United Center in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet to United Center in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Joliet and United Center in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Joliet to get to United Center in Chicago?

    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 United Center in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to United Center in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Joliet to United Center in Chicago?

    The first train from Joliet to United Center in Chicago is Rock Island. It leaves the Joliet station at 1:05 AM.

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