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How to get fromWest Chicago to Jolietby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from West Chicago to Joliet by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    3h 10m
    $10–13

  2. Drive 28.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Jolietcar car 28.6 mi
    47 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 715 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    4h 9m
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Chicago to Joliettaxi taxi 28.6 mi
    47 min
    $65–80

West Chicago to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Joliet via Chicago OTC and LaSalle Street in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Chicago to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Glen Ellyn, Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra, and Yorktown Center in around 4h 9m.

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