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

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There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to Michigan by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport

    best
    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
    4h 27m
    $78–332

  2. Drive 292 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Detroitcar car 292 mi
    4h 53m
    $54–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    7h 51m
    $102–214

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to 103rd St.-Washington Hts.train train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    9h 41m
    $58–99

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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
    5h
    $70–464

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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
    4h 37m
    $140–471

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    6h 4m
    $72–456

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 15m
    $87–613

  9. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus, line 261 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 Dearbornbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Larned & Woodwardbus bus 261
    10h 37m
    $106–155

Joliet to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Larned & Woodward via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 10h 37m.

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