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How to get fromDes Plaines to Jolietby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Joliet by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2h 41m
    $9–12

  2. Drive  41.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Jolietcar car 41.9 mi
    56 min
    $8–12

  3. Bus, line 834 bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Downers Grovebus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping from Woodfield SB
    2. Take the bus from Lemont Rd & 75th St to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    2h 47m
    $46–64

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Joliettaxi taxi 41.9 mi
    56 min
    $130–170

Des Plaines to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Joliet via Chicago OTC and LaSalle Street in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Downers Grove and Lemont Rd & 75th St in around 2h 47m.

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