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How to get fromJoliet to Northern Illinois Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h
    $22–44

  2. Bus, line 715 bus, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metrabus bus 715
    3. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    6h 6m
    $9–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 16m
    $13–23

  4. Drive 53 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 53 mi
    1h 10m
    $10–14

Joliet to Northern Illinois University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Northern Illinois University via LaSalle Street, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 in around 5h 16m.

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