There are 4 ways to get from Racine to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
4h 32m$37–64Train via Kenosha
cheapest- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
5h 2m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
5h 58m$24–43Drive 95.5 mi
- Drive from Racine to Jolietcar 95.5 mi
2h 7m$17–24
Racine to Joliet by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Racine to Joliet is to train via Kenosha which costs $14 - $22 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Racine to Joliet is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Racine station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Sturtevant Amtrak Station and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Racine and Joliet is 115 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Racine to Joliet, including transfers.
Racine to Joliet bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Marquette and 6th station.
Racine to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sturtevant Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Racine to Joliet is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Marquette St & 6th St to Joliet via Amtrak Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to Pace Transit Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 5h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
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Booking & Getting There
Racine to Joliet bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Racine to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Racine to Joliet is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Racine to Joliet.
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