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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Joliet, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:50 PM0h50Chicago, IL4:40 PMJoliet, IL$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:50 PM0h50Chicago, IL4:40 PMJoliet, IL$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:50 PM0h50Chicago, IL4:40 PMJoliet, IL$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:20 PM0h50Chicago, IL11:10 PMJoliet, IL$101One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 AM0h50Chicago, IL1:00 AMJoliet, IL$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Joliet, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Joliet, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Joliet Station, Joliet, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metra to go to Joliet, IL by train.
- Travel with Pace Bus to go to Joliet, IL by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metra.
- 1 direct buses per day with Pace Bus.
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