What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Des Plaines is to bus and line 313 bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Des Plaines station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via Yorktown Center, 5th/Lake and Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Joliet and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Joliet to Des Plaines?

The distance between Joliet and Des Plaines is 58 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Des Plaines without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Des Plaines?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Joliet to Des Plaines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Des Plaines bus from?

Joliet to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Des Plaines train from?

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

Train or bus from Joliet to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from Joliet to Des Plaines is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 313 bus, which costs $6 - $7 and takes 5h.

Where does the Joliet to Des Plaines bus arrive?

Joliet to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Yorktown Center station.

Where does the Joliet to Des Plaines train arrive?

Joliet to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Des Plaines is 43 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Joliet to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 383+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

Joliet to Des Plaines - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 313 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
2h 25m
$10–12
Bus, line 313 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus 834
2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & 5th Avebus 313
5h
$6–7
Drive 42.6 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Des Plainescar 42.6 mi
57 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Des Plainestaxi 42.6 mi
57 min
$140–170

Joliet to Des Plaines by train and foot

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.1 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Des Plaines via LaSalle Street and Chicago OTC in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Des Plaines Metra Station via Yorktown Center, 5th/Lake, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 5h.

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