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Compare train for Normal, IL to Joliet, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Normal, IL to Joliet, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, while a bus costs an average of $129.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Normal, IL to Joliet, IL:
A train is $56 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Normal, IL to Joliet, IL costing on average $129 (€108).
Other travel options to Joliet, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.92 (€-45.80). The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Normal, IL to Joliet, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Normal, IL to Joliet, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:16 PM1h23Normal, IL4:39 PMJoliet, IL$201One-way0 transfers
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- 3:16 PM1h23Normal, IL4:39 PMJoliet, IL$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:06 PM1h18Normal, IL1:24 PMJoliet, IL$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:23 PM1h45Normal, IL8:08 PMJoliet, IL$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Normal, IL to Joliet, IL:
A train is $56 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Normal, IL to Joliet, IL costing on average $129 (€108).
Other travel options to Joliet, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Normal, IL and Joliet, IL as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Uptown Station, Normal, IL and arrive in Joliet Station, Joliet, IL.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Joliet, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Joliet, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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