What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Joliet is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Joliet is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Joliet?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Detroit to Joliet?

The distance between Detroit and Joliet is 323 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $160 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Joliet?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Detroit to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Joliet bus from?

Detroit to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Joliet train from?

Detroit to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Joliet?

The best way to get from Detroit to Joliet is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Detroit to Joliet bus arrive?

Detroit to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Joliet?

Joliet is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 5:06 AM in Detroit and 4:06 AM in Joliet.

Where does the Detroit to Joliet train arrive?

Detroit to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Joliet is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Detroit to Joliet.

How do I get a train ticket from Detroit to Joliet?

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Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 72+ hotels available in Joliet.

Detroit to Joliet - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
7h 3m
$160–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
8h 30m
$49–84
Drive 291.7 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Jolietcar 291.7 mi
4h 54m
$50–72
Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 43m
$84–564
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain Ri
8h 50m
$62–89
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 1m
$139–764
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 53m
$52–266
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h 37m
$81–486

Detroit to Joliet by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

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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 Detroit Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 8h 30m.

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