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Cities Near Joliet

Cities near Joliet, Illinois: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Aurora. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Joliet, Illinois is Bolingbrook, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 41 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Bolingbrook12 mi / 19 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Orland Park14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Aurora20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Wheaton24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Chicago Lawn26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Oak Park29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Hammond30 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Near North Side35 mi / 56 km1 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip
Schaumburg35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Des Plaines37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Joliet

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Aurora, Wheaton, Chicago Lawn. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Joliet include Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Aurora, Wheaton, Chicago Lawn. The closest is Bolingbrook, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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