There are 3 ways to get from Watseka to Joliet by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Gilman Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
4h 14m$98–134Drive 65.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watseka to Jolietcar 65.4 mi
1h 34m$12–18Train, line 359 bus
- Take the train from Gilman Station to Homewoodtrain
- Take the bus from Homewood Metra Station to Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop Bbus 359
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
4h 20m$84–116
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watseka to Joliet is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Watseka to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Watseka station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Gilman Station and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Watseka and Joliet is 139 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.
The best way to get from Watseka to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Watseka to Joliet, including transfers.
Watseka to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gilman Station.
Watseka to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watseka to Joliet is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Watseka to Joliet.
There are 74+ hotels available in Joliet.
What companies run services between Watseka, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Watseka to Joliet via Gilman Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gilman Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gilman Station to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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 Blue Island-Vermont to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Homewood Metra Station to Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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