Situated 64km southwest of Chicago, Joliet is located in Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. It is the fourth most populated city in Illinois and continues to be Illinois' fastest growing city and one of the fastest growing in the southwest Chicago metropolitan area.
The Joliet area has a wide range of arts and cultural venues as well as many parks and recreational facilities. While the heart and history of Joliet is centred around the Des Plaines River, Joliet also expands across the DuPage River along with several other waterways that traverse through the city limits
Things to see and do
* Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centre
* Splash Station
* Jacob Henry Mansion
* Pilcher Park
* Chicagoland Speedway
* Rialto Square Theatre
* Joliet Area Historical Museum
* Route 66 Raceway
* Hollywood Casino
General Information
Cruise Season May - October
Currency - US Dollar USD
Language - English
Land area - 160.86km²
Population - 148,268
Time - GMT minus 6
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
International Country Code - +1
Port location - Joliet Port is located in northeast Illinois, 45km west south west of Chicago.
Transport links
Joliet Regional Airport is located off of Jefferson Street near Interstate 55
Chicago Midway International Airport is located 54km east of Joilet
Chicago O'Hare International Airport 64km east of Joilet
Amtrak Railway had daily scheduled services
Pace Bus Services
Taxi and car rental readily available