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How to get fromJoliet to Bay Cityby train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, fly to Mbs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    4h 44m
    $72–321

  2. Drive 309.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Bay Citycar car 309.9 mi
    5h 29m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    9h 19m
    $95–218

  4. Train, bus via South Haven

    1. Take the train from Joliet to 103rd St.-Washington Hts.train train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    12h 1m
    $63–116

  5. Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    6h 44m
    $92–361

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus 1485
    12h 12m
    $108–177

Joliet to Bay City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Bay City, MI via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 12h 12m.

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