What is the cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Joliet is to train which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Pace Transit Center via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Joliet?

No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Joliet?

The distance between Waukegan and Joliet is 78 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waukegan to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Waukegan to Joliet?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Waukegan to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Joliet bus from?

Waukegan to Joliet bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Joliet train from?

Waukegan to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Train or bus from Waukegan to Joliet?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Joliet is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Waukegan to Joliet bus arrive?

Waukegan to Joliet bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

Where does the Waukegan to Joliet train arrive?

Waukegan to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Joliet is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Waukegan to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.

Waukegan to Joliet - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waukegan to Joliet by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
3h 22m
$11–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
4h 28m
$44–136
Drive 68.9 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Jolietcar 68.9 mi
1h 27m
$13–19

Waukegan to Joliet by train and foot

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Joliet via Chicago OTC and LaSalle Street in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Pace Transit Center via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Union Station in around 4h 28m.

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