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

The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Joliet is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Joliet is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Waukesha and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Joliet. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Waukesha and Joliet?

No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Waukesha to Joliet?

The distance between Waukesha and Joliet is 140 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukesha to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Waukesha to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukesha to Joliet bus from?

Waukesha to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Waukesha to Joliet train from?

Waukesha to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Train or bus from Waukesha to Joliet?

The best way to get from Waukesha to Joliet is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Waukesha to Joliet bus arrive?

Waukesha to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Waukesha to Joliet train arrive?

Waukesha to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Waukesha to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Joliet is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Waukesha to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.

Waukesha to Joliet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukesha to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
5h 53m
$51–103
Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waukesha to Jolietcar 115.1 mi
2h 41m
$21–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
6h 8m
$52–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
6h 39m
$29–50

Waukesha to Joliet by bus and train (Amtrak)

28Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Joliet Gateway Center via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Pace Transit Center via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 6h 39m.

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