There are 6 ways to get from Peru to Joliet by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Bloomington
best- Take the bus from Oglesby to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 35m$57–102Drive 60.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Peru to Jolietcar 60.1 mi
1h 2m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
6h 52m$47–76Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peru to Joliettaxi 60.1 mi
1h 2m$140–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 14m$86–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
6h 56m$52–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peru to Joliet is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Peru to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Peru to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Oglesby and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Peru station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Mendota Station and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Peru and Joliet is 149 miles. The road distance is 60.5 miles.
The best way to get from Peru to Joliet without a car is to bus and train via Bloomington which takes 3h 35m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Peru to Joliet, including transfers.
Peru to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oglesby station.
Peru to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mendota Station.
The best way to get from Peru to Joliet is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Peru, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Peru to Pace Transit Center via Oglesby, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Peru to Joliet Gateway Center via Mendota Station and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oglesby to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Gregg - zTrip Taxi Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 833-829-4770
- Website
- greggthetaxiguy.com
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More Questions & Answers
Peru to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Peru to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Joliet is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Peru to Joliet.
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