What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Joliet is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Ottawa St & Clinton St via Rosemont CTA Station and Downers Grove Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Joliet?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Elgin to Joliet?

The distance between Elgin and Joliet is 78 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Joliet?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Elgin to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Joliet bus from?

Elgin to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Joliet train from?

Elgin to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Joliet?

The best way to get from Elgin to Joliet is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 330 bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Elgin to Joliet bus arrive?

Elgin to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

Where does the Elgin to Joliet train arrive?

Elgin to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Joliet is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Elgin to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.

Elgin to Joliet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 330 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
3h 14m
$11–14
Drive 41.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Jolietcar 41.7 mi
1h 7m
$8–11
Bus, line 330 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus 330
3. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus 834
4h 37m
$9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Joliettaxi 41.7 mi
1h 7m
$130–160

Elgin to Joliet by train and foot

131Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Joliet via Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Rosemont CTA Station, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, LaGrange Road, Downers Grove, and Downers Grove Metra in around 4h 37m.

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