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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    6h 57m
    $116–188

  2. Drive  229.4 mi

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

  3. 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

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

    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
    4h 16m
    $63–272

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 51m
    $62–108

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

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus 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 36m
    $147–504

East Lansing to Joliet by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 6h 57m. 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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