There are 3 ways to get from Joliet to New Buffalo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 31mDrive 80.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to New Buffalocar 80.2 mi
1h 29m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
3h 38m$36–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to New Buffalo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to New Buffalo is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to New Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Joliet and New Buffalo is 112 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to New Buffalo without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Joliet to New Buffalo, including transfers.
Joliet to New Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
New Buffalo is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 12:34 AM in Joliet and 1:34 AM in New Buffalo.
Joliet to New Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to New Buffalo is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Joliet to New Buffalo.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and New Buffalo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to New Buffalo Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 38m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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