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How to get fromJoliet to Ann Arborby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 15m
    $87–184

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 33m
    $44–85

  3. Drive 251.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Ann Arborcar car 251.4 mi
    4h 14m
    $46–67

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 12m
    $145–484

  5. 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 bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 3m
    $94–133

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 6m
    $165–677

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 39m
    $85–490

Joliet to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 15m. 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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