What is the cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet is to bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between The Loop (CTA) and Joliet?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station station and arriving at Pace Transit Center. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between The Loop (CTA) and Joliet?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet?

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Joliet is 38 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

How do I travel from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $21.

How long does it take to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center takes 50 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Joliet bus from?

The Loop (CTA) to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Joliet train from?

The Loop (CTA) to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet is to train which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Joliet bus arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Pace Transit Center station.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Joliet train arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.

Can I drive from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Joliet is 38 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet.

How do I get a train ticket from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet?

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Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 69+ hotels available in Joliet.

The Loop (CTA) to Joliet - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
58 min
$8–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
1h 26m
$3–6
Drive 37.4 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Jolietcar 37.4 mi
57 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Joliettaxi 37.4 mi
57 min
$95–120
Train via LaSalle Street
1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
1h 24m
$5–7

The Loop (CTA) to Joliet by foot and train (Amtrak)

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58 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from The Loop (CTA) to Joliet.

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Distance: 37.4 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–21 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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