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How to get fromJoliet to Governors State Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Governors State University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 359 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermonttrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop A to Homewood Metra Stationbus bus 359
    3h 21m
    $10–14

  2. Drive  23.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Governors State Universitycar car 23.8 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 832 bus, line 364 bus, line 359 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to 159th St & Kedzie Avebus bus 364
    3. Take the bus from Kedzie Ave & 159th St to Homewood Metra Stationbus bus 359
    4. Take the train from Homewood to University Parktrain train Me
    3h 48m
    $7–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Governors State Universitytaxi taxi 23.8 mi
    38 min
    $80–100

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  • Distance: 47.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Governors State University, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Governors State University. However, you can take the train to Blue Island-Vermont, walk to Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop A, take the line 359 bus to Homewood Metra Station, walk to Homewood, take the train to University Park, then walk to Governors State University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Governors State University via Herion Way at Wheeler, 159th St & Kedzie Ave, Kedzie Ave & 159th St, Homewood Metra Station, Homewood, and University Park in around 3h 48m.

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