What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor is to train and bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Joliet and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Joliet to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Joliet and Ann Arbor is 285 miles. The road distance is 252.8 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $70 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Ann Arbor bus from?

Joliet to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Ann Arbor train from?

Joliet to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.

Train or bus from Joliet to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Joliet to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can line 832 bus and line 379 bus and line 315 bus and line 126 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Joliet to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Joliet to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 4:09 PM in Joliet and 5:09 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Joliet to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Joliet to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Ann Arbor is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Joliet to Ann Arbor.

How do I get a train ticket from Joliet to Ann Arbor?

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Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 129+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

Joliet to Ann Arbor - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 2m
$71–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
7h 40m
$41–72
Drive 251.4 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Ann Arborcar 251.4 mi
4h 14m
$46–67
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 35m
$147–489
Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
9h 3m
$64–98
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 30m
$147–682
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 47m
$55–290

Joliet to Ann Arbor by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 3m.

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