There are 4 ways to get from Minooka to Chicago by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
1h 26m$52–62Drive 50.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minooka to Chicagocar 50.7 mi
59 min$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Harrison Stbus 850 / ...
2h 7m$56–68Line 501 bus, train
- Take the bus from Olympic Blvd & Gateway Blvd to Pace Transit Center Bay Dbus 501
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2h 34m$36–45
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minooka to Chicago is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Minooka to Chicago is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Minooka to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Plainfield Park-N-Ride and arriving at Dearborn St & Harrison St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Minooka to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at LaSalle Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Minooka and Chicago is 54 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.
The best way to get from Minooka to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Minooka to Chicago, including transfers.
Minooka to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Plainfield Park-N-Ride station.
Minooka to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Minooka to Chicago is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Minooka, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Joliet to LaSalle Street hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Harrison St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Harrison St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Olympic Blvd & Gateway Blvd to Pace Transit Center Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Minooka to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Dearborn St & Harrison St station.
Minooka to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minooka to Chicago is 51 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Minooka to Chicago.
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