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

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    3h 59m
    $73–332

  2. Drive 229.4 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Jolietcar car 229.4 mi
    3h 57m
    $42–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    6h 50m
    $78–166

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    7h 19m
    $79–117

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

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus 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 12m
    $87–311

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

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott 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
    6h 43m
    $147–502

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 30m
    $65–101

East Lansing to Joliet by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Joliet Gateway Center via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Pace Transit Center via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 7h 19m.

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