Day trip from Chicago to Joliet
Joliet lies 51 km (32 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 51 km (32 mi) apart, Joliet is a realistic day trip from Chicago: about 50 min each way by road.
| Chicago | Joliet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 147,861 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 60431–60436 |
What to see in Joliet
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet Public Library | 371,781 | 2017 |
The busiest is Joliet Public Library at 371,781 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Joliet
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Staying in Joliet
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Common questions
How far is Joliet from Chicago?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago; by road roughly 62 km (39 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Joliet by road?
About 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Joliet?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.