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How to get fromJoliet to Downtown Chicagoby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Downtown Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    1h 10m
    $12–25

  2. Train via LaSalle Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    1h 26m
    $5–7

  3. Drive 39 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Downtown Chicagocar car 39 mi
    53 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 39 mi
    53 min
    $100–120

Joliet to Downtown Chicago by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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