There are 3 ways to get from Rantoul to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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 Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
4h 19m$33–73Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rantoul to Jolietcar 97.9 mi
1h 51m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
5h 39m$33–55
Rantoul to Joliet by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rantoul to Joliet is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rantoul to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Rantoul to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Walmart - Rantoul and arriving at Pace Transit Center via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Rantoul to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Rantoul Amtrak and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Rantoul and Joliet is 156 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rantoul to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Rantoul to Joliet, including transfers.
Rantoul to Joliet bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Walmart - Rantoul station.
Rantoul to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rantoul Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Rantoul to Joliet is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Rantoul, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Rantoul Amtrak to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Pace Transit Center via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Union Station in around 5h 39m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $24–45
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Booking & Getting There
Rantoul to Joliet bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Rantoul to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rantoul to Joliet is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Rantoul to Joliet.
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