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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Jolietby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    6h 8m
    $91–183

  2. Drive 250.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Jolietcar car 250.9 mi
    4h 15m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    6h 58m
    $88–124

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 59m
    $60–320

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 1m
    $46–85

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 18m
    $144–487

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 38m
    $164–677

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 21m
    $649–1,066

Ann Arbor to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 6h 58m.

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