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How to get fromJoliet to Lake Michiganby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    1h 15m
    $8–12

  2. Train, line 62 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to State & Rooseveltbus bus 62
    1h 41m
    $8–9

  3. Drive 39.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Chicagocar car 39.1 mi
    54 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Chicagotaxi taxi 39.1 mi
    54 min
    $100–120

Joliet to Lake Michigan by train and subway

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Metra operates a train from Joliet to LaSalle Street hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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