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How to get fromJoliet to Lansingby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 10m
    $78–154

  2. Drive 226.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Lansingcar car 226.5 mi
    3h 52m
    $42–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 16m
    $91–132

  4. Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    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
    4h 57m
    $75–464

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483
    8h 25m
    $42–80

  6. 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 Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    6h 49m
    $93–363

Joliet to Lansing by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via LaSalle Street, Adams & S. Wacker, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 8h 25m.

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