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About Joliet, IL

Joliet lies 40 miles southwest of Chicago along Interstate 55, making it a convenient stop for long-distance travelers on I-80 and I-55. The city sits in the Des Plaines River valley with a continental climate of hot summers and cold winters. Multiple EV charging stations serve the interstate corridors. The crown jewel is the 1926 Rialto Square Theatre, featuring an incredible Venetian palace-style rotunda.

Where is Joliet, IL on the map?

Joliet, IL is in United States, at 41.519, -88.150 - about 36 km south-east of Aurora, IL.

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The closest airport to Joliet, IL is Chicago Midway International Airport, 60 km (about 59 min by car). Other airports nearby: Gary/Chicago International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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