There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to Joliet by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Foster to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Purple Line
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
2h 41m$8–12Line 147 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
3h 56m$6–8Drive 50.1 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Jolietcar 50.1 mi
1h 15m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Joliettaxi 50.1 mi
1h 15m$140–180
Northwestern University to Joliet by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Joliet is to line 147 bus and bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Joliet is 55 miles. The road distance is 50.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Joliet without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 41m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Northwestern University to Joliet, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Joliet bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Northwestern University to Joliet train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Foster station.
Northwestern University to Joliet bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Pace Transit Center via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, and Union Station in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Foster to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
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More Questions & Answers
Northwestern University to Joliet train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Joliet is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Northwestern University to Joliet.
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