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How to get fromJoliet to Waukeshaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Waukesha by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 13m
    $52–103

  2. Drive 115.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Waukeshacar car 115.3 mi
    2h 40m
    $21–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    5h 58m
    $35–55

  4. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 38m
    $49–89

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    7h 4m
    $52–63

Joliet to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 7h 4m.

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