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How to get from Joliet to Carol Stream by bus and train?

From Joliet to Carol Stream by bus and train

To get from Joliet to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Joliet may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

226min
Walk to
LINCOLN SERVICEUP-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Joliet Union Station
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    LINCOLN SERVICEUP-W
    Wait for
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago Union Station Amtrak
  • 3
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Joliet to Carol Stream by bus

To get from Joliet to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 834 bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station to Yorktown Center (North Ent.) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Army Trail Rd & Brookdale Dr station to Gary Ave & Elk Trail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Joliet may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

276min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
    ID 37510
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    94 min
  • 4
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    North
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Brookdale Dr
    ID 32536
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Brookdale Dr
    ID 32780
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Elk Trail
    ID 30749
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to Carol Stream

The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Carol Stream, Chicago is approximately 70.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Carol Stream by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Joliet to Carol Stream

To check the bus and train schedule from Joliet to Carol Stream using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Joliet) and destination (Carol Stream), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Joliet to Carol Stream by bus

To get from Joliet to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 834 bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station to Yorktown Center (North Ent.) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Army Trail Rd & Brookdale Dr station to Gary Ave & Elk Trail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Joliet may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

276min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
    ID 37510
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    94 min
  • 4
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    North
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Brookdale Dr
    ID 32536
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Brookdale Dr
    ID 32780
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Elk Trail
    ID 30749
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Carol Stream?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using , Train line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Joliet to Carol Stream?

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 834, Bus line 715, Bus line 711.

  • Is there a direct between Joliet and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which line goes from Joliet to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    The line goes from Joliet Union Station near Joliet to Chicago Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station near Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Joliet and Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the near Joliet to get to Carol Stream in Chicago?

  • Where do I get off the when travelling between Joliet and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get off the at the Chicago Union Station, which is closest to Carol Stream in Chicago.

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