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How to get fromJoliet to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 15m
    $11–14

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Elgincar car 41.8 mi
    1h 7m
    $8–11

  3. Bus, line 330 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    4h 33m
    $9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Elgintaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    1h 7m
    $130–160

Joliet to Elgin by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Elgin via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 4h 33m.

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