How to travel from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL

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from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL

How to get from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak302 Lincoln Service
    10:39 AM1h01
    Joliet Station, Joliet, IL
    11:40 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak306 Lincoln Service
    9:35 PM1h08
    Joliet Station, Joliet, IL
    10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak302 Lincoln Service
    10:39 AM1h01
    Joliet Station, Joliet, IL
    11:40 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak300 Lincoln Service
    8:24 AM1h01
    Joliet Station, Joliet, IL
    9:25 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    6:46 PM1h14
    Joliet Station, Joliet, IL
    8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL.

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You can travel between Joliet, IL and Chicago, IL by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).
The fastest way to travel from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.
The distance from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Joliet, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • Trains mostly depart from Joliet Station, Joliet, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metra to go to Chicago, IL by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metra.
Omio customers who travel from Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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