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

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 Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Lasalle (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

106min$9.25
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE 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
    #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' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Lasalle (West)
    ID 18123
    140 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to United Center in Chicago, take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Lasalle (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

106min$9.00
Train - RIRI
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
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Lasalle (West)
    ID 18123
    680 yd • 9 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 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 43.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 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.

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.

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Jefferson St & Chicago 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 Malcolm X College (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to United Center:

  • Ashland-Lake
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Bus stations close to United Center:

  • Malcolm X College (East)
  • Madison & Wood (East)
  • Madison & Wood (West)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to United Center in Chicago, take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Lasalle (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

106min$9.00
Train - RIRI
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
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Lasalle (West)
    ID 18123
    680 yd • 9 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line RI, 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 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to United Center?

    The RI train line goes from #400| Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Joliet to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till United Center 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 46 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the #400| 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 United Center stop, which is closest to United Center in Chicago.

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

    The first train from Joliet in Joliet to United Center in Chicago is Rock Island. It leaves the Joliet station at 11:20 PM.

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

    The ride from Joliet to United Center costs $9.25.

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