There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Rantoul by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Joliet to 35th St. - Lou Jonestrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoulbus Chicago / ...
4h 19m$33–55Drive 97.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Rantoulcar 97.7 mi
1h 51m$18–26Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtraktrain Saluki / ...
4h 25m$34–77Line 834 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th Stbus 834
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
5h 50m$51–72
Joliet to Rantoul by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Rantoul is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Rantoul is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Rantoul. However, there are services departing from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Downers Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Rantoul. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Rantoul Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Joliet and Rantoul is 162 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Rantoul without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Joliet to Rantoul, including transfers.
Joliet to Rantoul bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station.
Joliet to Rantoul train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Rantoul is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 834 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Rantoul, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Rantoul Amtrak via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Rantoul Amtrak via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign-Urbana in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to 35th St. - Lou Jones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $24–45
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Booking & Getting There
Joliet to Rantoul bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Lemont Rd & 75th St station.
Joliet to Rantoul train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Rantoul is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Joliet to Rantoul.
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