How to get from Joliet to United Center by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Joliet to United Center by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Joliet to United Center in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line 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 RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Joliet may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to United Center on the Moovit app.

96min$6.25
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Joliet to United Center 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 25 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Joliet may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to United Center on the Moovit app.

85min
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 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
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    10 yd • 1 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 43.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to United Center by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Joliet to United Center

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Joliet to United Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Joliet) and destination (United Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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From Joliet to United Center 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 25 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Joliet may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to United Center on the Moovit app.

85min
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 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
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Train line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to United Center?

    The RI train line goes from #412| Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Joliet to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station near United Center in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Joliet in Joliet and United Center in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the #412| Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Joliet.

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

    Get off the train at the 35th St. / "Lou" Jones stop, which is closest to United Center in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Joliet to United Center?

    The ride from Joliet to United Center costs $6.25.

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