There are 4 ways to get from Rantoul to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 12m$49–99Drive 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 44m$53–149Train, line 359 bus
- Take the train from Rantoul Amtrak to Homewoodtrain
- Take the bus from Homewood Metra Station to Vermont St & Irving Avebus 359
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
4h 25m$35–68
Rantoul to Joliet by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rantoul to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Rantoul Amtrak and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Rantoul and Joliet is 152 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 12m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 12m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Rantoul, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Rantoul Amtrak to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 12m. 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 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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
Train from Rantoul Amtrak to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
- 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
Bus from Homewood Metra Station to Vermont St & Irving Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
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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