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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Joliet travel guide

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You're Going to Love Joliet

With a population of 147.433, Joliet is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Joliet has to offer.

Where to Eat in Joliet

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Reserve Steakhouse - Harrah's Joliet (151 North Joliet Rd.) and Cut 158 Chophouse (110 N Chicago St) are great picks.

When to visit Joliet

Joliet in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Joliet in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Joliet in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Joliet, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Joliet

Plane

Although Joliet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 55 km from Joliet. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Joliet departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Joliet, followed by Train. The train journey from Joliet to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip. The train station in Joliet is called Joliet, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Joliet is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 54 km from Joliet. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Joliet, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Joliet takes 322 km and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Joliet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 55 km from Joliet. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Joliet departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Joliet, followed by Train. The train journey from Joliet to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip. The train station in Joliet is called Joliet, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Joliet is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 54 km from Joliet. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Joliet, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Joliet takes 322 km and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Joliet

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Joliet

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,484 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,025 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,659 reviews)
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Where to stay in Joliet

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Joliet-I-80 and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Joliet North.

Most popular hotel in Joliet by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Joliet

Most booked hotels in Joliet

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Shorewood
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 215 reviews)
$93+
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Wingate by Wyndham Joliet
3 stars
Good (7.9, 573 reviews)
$62+
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Harrahs Joliet
3 stars
Good (7.8, 355 reviews)
$123+
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Best Western Joliet Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 567 reviews)
$73+
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Econo Lodge Shorewood
0 stars
Good (6.2, 182 reviews)
$65+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Joliet I-55 N/Chicago
2 stars
Good (6.2, 551 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Joliet

Renting a car in Joliet costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Joliet.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Joliet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Joliet is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Joliet costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Joliet.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Joliet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Joliet is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Joliet

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