There are 4 ways to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
1h 31m$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
2h 38m$6–8Drive 39 mi
- Drive from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Jolietcar 39 mi
53 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliettaxi 39 mi
53 min$100–120
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Michigan & 11th Street and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from LaSalle Street and arriving at Joliet. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Central Station (Chicago terminal) and Joliet is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.
The best way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $5 - $7.
The train from LaSalle Street to Joliet takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Union Station.
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from LaSalle Street station.
The best way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Central Station (Chicago terminal), IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from LaSalle Street to Joliet hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Pace Transit Center station.
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Joliet.
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