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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 3m
    $74–167

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 36m
    $46–266

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 6m
    $48–77

  4. Drive  291.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Jolietcar car 291.7 mi
    4h 54m
    $54–77

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 29m
    $139–474

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    9h 2m
    $70–108

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 57m
    $139–664

  8. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 35m
    $96–626

  9. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 8m
    $90–444

Detroit to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Pace Transit Center via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 9h 2m.

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