There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Joliet by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain Ri
5h 30m$35–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
6h 5m$31–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 50m$77–152Drive 179.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Jolietcar 179.3 mi
3h 29m$33–48Bus, train via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
- Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain Ri
5h 55m$36–60
Indiana to Joliet by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Joliet is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Joliet is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Indiana and Joliet is 209 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Joliet without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Indiana to Joliet, including transfers.
Indiana to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Joliet is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 12:44 AM in Indiana and 11:44 PM in Joliet.
Indiana to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Joliet is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Indiana to Joliet.
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