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Joliet, IL
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Joliet Union Station
50 E Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 727-9279

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Named for French explorer Louis Joliet, this one-time industrial city has reinvented itself as a tourist destination with a diversified economy. Joliet Union Station, west of the track, opened in 1912 and was restored in 1993. The tracks crossing at this point are operated by Metra, providing commuter service into Chicago over the former Rock Island Railroad. The large castle-like native stone building visible to the east is a high school. Wealthy railroad magnate Jacob A. Henry constructed (in 1876) the imposing mansion briefly visible on a hillside east of the tracks. The mansion, 16,800 square feet, is constructed with the largest limestone slabs ever quarried in the area.

Note: In the tables below, links appear in color. Click any address link to get driving directions from station. All links open in a separate window. Listings appear only as a convenience, are subject to change without notice and do not constitute endorsement.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Silver Cross Field
 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive - 1 blk E
(815) 726-2255
Home field of the minor-league Joliet JackHammers baseball team.
Rialto Square Theatre
 15 E Van Buren St - 1 blk N
(815) 726-6600
Hosts movies, concerts and other public events. Tour 1:30p Tuesdays, $5.
Jacob Henry Mansion
 20 S Eastern Ave - 0.4 mi SE
(815) 722-1420
Opulent 40-room residence of railroad baron Jacob A. Henry, built in 1873. Open only for special events.
Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel
 151 N Joliet St - 0.6 mi NW
(815) 724-0104
2-boat complex: casinos, restaurants, buffet and 200-room hotel.
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
 201 W Jefferson St - 0.8 mi W
(815) 724-3760
Park includes theater and bandshell.
University of St. Francis
 500 Wilcox St - 1.5 mi NW
(815) 740-3400
Franciscan university founded 1920.
Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway
 500 Speedway Blvd - 4.6 mi SE
(815) 727-7223
1.5-mi tri-oval track
Route 66 Raceway
Route 66 Raceway
 500 Speedway Blvd - 4.6 mi SE
(815) 722-5500
1/4 mi drag strip, 1/2 mi dirt oval track.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Jun 11-19 Jackhammers homestand (Baseball)
Silver Cross Field
Jun 24-29 Jackhammers homestand (Baseball)
Silver Cross Field
Jul 4-6 Jackhammers homestand (Baseball)
Silver Cross Field
Jul 11-12 NASCAR race weekend (Motor Sports)
Chicagoland Speedway
Jul 14-20 Jackhammers homestand (Baseball)
Silver Cross Field
Jul 29 - Aug 3 Jackhammers homestand (Baseball)
Silver Cross Field
Aug 12-19 Jackhammers homestand (Baseball)
Silver Cross Field
Aug 29-31 Jackhammers homestand (Baseball)
Silver Cross Field
Sep 4 Univ. of St. Francis v. Valparaiso (Football)
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Sep 6-7 ARCA/IndyCar race weekend (Motor Sports)
Chicagoland Speedway
Sep 20 Univ. of St. Francis v. Grand View College (Football)
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Sep 27 Univ. of St. Francis v. Urbana Ohio (Football)
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Oct 11 Univ. of St. Francis v. Iowa Wesleyan (Football)
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Oct 25 Univ. of St. Francis v. Quincy (Football)
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Nov 1 Univ. of St. Francis v. McKendree (Football)
Joliet Memorial Stadium
DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-80 Exit Chicago Street (U.S. 52/IL 53) and go north for 0.8 mi to stop sign under railroad viaduct. Turn right to see station.
From I-55 south Go north on I-55, then exit I-80 east. Exit Chicago Street (U.S. 52/IL 53) and go north for 0.8 mi to stop sign under railroad viaduct. Turn right to see station.
From I-55 north Go south on I-55 and exit Joliet Road (old U.S. 66). Go south approx. 11 mi to Joliet. Along the way, road name changes to IL 53/Broadway. At Ruby Street (stop light) stay on Broadway and go straight to Bridge Street. Cross drawbridge and turn right on Ottawa Street (2nd stop light). Go south to Washington Street (5th stoplight, courthouse on the left). Turn left on Washington and go 2 blk to station.
From I-355 Go south on I-355 and exit Joliet Road. Go south approx. 11 mi to Joliet. Along the way, road name changes to IL 53/Broadway. At Ruby Street (stop light) stay on Broadway and go straight to Bridge Street. Cross drawbridge and turn right on Ottawa Street (2nd stop light). Go south to Washington Street (5th stoplight, courthouse on the left). Turn left on Washington and go 2 blk to station.
From Naperville, IL 59 north Go south to the town of Plainfield, then left on U.S. 30 east. Road turns frequently within Joliet and becomes Jefferson Street. Turn left and go east on Jefferson across drawbridge. Turn right at Ottawa Street (IL 53 south--courthouse is on the left) to Washington Street (next stoplight). Turn right on Washington and go 2 blk to station.
From Aurora, U.S. 30 west Go east to the the town of Plainfield, and continue to follow U.S. 30 east. Road turns frequently within Joliet and becomes Jefferson Street. Turn left and go east on Jefferson across drawbridge. Turn right at Ottawa Street (IL 53 south--courthouse is on the left) to Washington Street (next stoplight). Turn right on Washington and go 2 blk to station.
From U.S. 6/U.S. 30 east Go west into Joliet, where road becomes Cass Street. Turn left at Eastern Avenue and go south--past school, across Jefferson Street. Cross under railroad viaduct and immediately turn right on New Street. Go east to Chicago Street (dead-end) and turn right. Go under railroad and turn right again. Station is immediately ahead.
 
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PARKING

Short term 8 spaces. In front of station. 25 cents/hr.
RENTAL CAR LOCATIONS

national 1705 W Jefferson St - 4.6 mi W
(815) 741-4609, 1-800-CAR-RENT
Premier Car Rental 2100 W Jefferson St - 5.0 mi W
(815) 729-3008
enterprise 2500 W Jefferson St - 5.5 mi W (at Wilderness Mall)
(815) 744-4900, 1-800-RENT-A-CAR
Will pick up with advance notice.
HOTELS

harrahs 151 N Joliet - 0.5 mi NW
(815) 740-2249, 1-800-HARRAHS
comfort 135 S Larkin - 2.7 mi W
(815) 744-1770, 1-800-228-5150
holidayx 411 S Larkin Ave - 3.0 mi W
(815) 729-2000, 1-800-HOLIDAY
microtel 1806 McDonough St - 4.0 mi SW
(815) 730-8800, 1-888-771-7171
motel6 I-80 1850 McDonough St - 4.0 mi SW
(815) 729-2800, 1-800-4-MOTEL-6
super8 Super 8 Motel 1730 McDonough St - 4.0 mi SW
(815) 425-8855, 1-800-800-8000
redroof Red Roof Inn 1750 McDonough St - 4.1 mi SW
(815) 741-2304, 1-800-THE-ROOF
comfort 3235 Norman Ave - 6.2 mi NW
(815) 436-5141, 1-800-228-5150
fairfield I-55 3239 Norman Ave - 6.2 mi NW
(815) 436-6577, 1-800-228-2800
ramada Limited (I-55) 3231 Norman Ave - 6.2 mi NW
(815) 439-4200, 1-800-2-RAMADA
hampton I-55 3555 Mall Loop Dr - 6.5 mi NW
(815) 439-9500, 1-800-HAMPTON
motel6 I-55 3551 Mall Loop Rd - 6.5 mi NW
(815) 439-1332, 1-800-4-MOTEL-6
fairfield I-80 1501 Riverboat Center Drive - 6.8 mi SW
(815) 741-3499, 1-800-228-2800
hampton I-80 1521 Riverboat Center Drive - 6.8 mi SW
(815) 725-2424, 1-800-HAMPTON
ramada I-80 1520 Commerce Ln - 6.9 mi SW
(815) 730-1111, 1-800-2-RAMADA
LOCAL TRANSIT

Local Bus Pace
(815) 836-7000
Joliet Union Station is a Pace bus stop.

Commuter Rail Metra
(835) 836-7000
Service to Chicago and suburbs.

Rock Island Line: La Salle Street Station in downtown Chicago

Heritage Line: Chicago Union Station

Intercity Bus
324 S Larkin Ave. - 4.0 mi W
(815) 744-8892

Airport Chicago Midway - MDW
5700 S Cicero - 38.6 mi NE
(773) 838-0600
Regional and commuter carriers. Taxi transfers available.

Chicago O'Hare International - ORD
10000 W O`Hare Ave - 41.2 mi N
1-800-832-6352
Most domestic, international carriers. Taxi and train transfers available.

Taxi Telecab
Corner of Jefferson and Scott
(815) 744-8294

LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS

Joliet Herald-News  •  www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews
VISITOR INFORMATION

Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau 81 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432-4368
1-800-926-CANAL
Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce 63 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432-4334
(815) 727-5371
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES


Rep. Jerry Weller
(R-IL, dist. 11)

 108 Cannon House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3635
Fax: (202) 225-3521
Sen. Barack Obama
(D)

 713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2854

Sen. Richard Durbin
(D)

 309 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2152
dick@durbin.senate.gov
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