There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Lansing by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 16m$76–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483 / ...
8h 25m$41–77Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 20m$68–144Drive 226.5 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Lansingcar 226.5 mi
3h 52m$42–60Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 3m$45–274Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
6h 47m$88–353
Joliet to Lansing by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Joliet and Lansing is 277 miles. The road distance is 227.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Joliet to Lansing, including transfers.
Joliet to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Lansing is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St 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 20m. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Haven station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 3:10 AM in Joliet and 4:10 AM in Lansing.
Joliet to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Lansing is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Joliet to Lansing.
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