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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Gilman Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 7m$87–137Drive 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 Vermont St & Irving Avebus 359
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
4h 20m$73–106
Questions & Answers
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 Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Watseka and Joliet is 135 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 7m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 68+ 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 Gateway Center via Gilman Station and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Gilman Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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
Train from Gilman Station to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
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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