There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
3h 38m$144–465Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
10h 31m$50–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 9m$98–207Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
8h 59m$95–138Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Joliet275.4 mi
4h 38mDrive 275.4 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Jolietcar 275.4 mi
4h 38m$51–73Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
3h 59m$146–662Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h$89–524
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $140 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Dearborn and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Joliet is 280 miles. The road distance is 277 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Joliet Gateway Center via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Pace Transit Center via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 7:43 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 6:43 AM in Joliet.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Joliet.
There are 68+ hotels available in Joliet.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Joliet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








