There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Livonia by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
8h 2m$73–169Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 9m$49–81Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus, line 250 bus
- Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2 to Ford & Shotkabus 250
10h 30m$76–110Drive 274.9 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Livoniacar 274.9 mi
4h 35m$51–73Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 250 bus
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2 to Westland Meijerbus
5h 57m$144–475Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 250 bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2 to Westland Meijerbus
6h 54m$144–668
Joliet to Livonia by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Livonia is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Livonia is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Livonia. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Ford & Shotka via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Livonia. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Joliet and Livonia is 322 miles. The road distance is 276.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Livonia without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Joliet to Livonia, including transfers.
Joliet to Livonia bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.
Joliet to Livonia train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Livonia is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 832 bus and line 379 bus and line 315 bus and line 126 bus and bus and line 250 bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Livonia, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Ford & Shotka via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2 in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Ford & Shotka via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2 in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- 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 Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Joliet to Livonia bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.
Livonia is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 12:29 PM in Joliet and 1:29 PM in Livonia.
Joliet to Livonia train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Livonia is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Joliet to Livonia.
There are 412+ hotels available in Livonia.


