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

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 56m
    $104–208

  2. Drive 291.7 mi

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

  3. 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
    $100–148

  4. 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 34m
    $139–474

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 20m
    $90–122

  6. 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 54m
    $159–664

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

    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 38m
    $67–277

  8. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 37m
    $637–1,054

  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
    $96–433

  10. 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 56m
    $90–574

Detroit to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 56m. 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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