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How to get fromJoliet to New Buffaloby train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to New Buffalo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    3h 18m
    $32–64

  2. Drive 80.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to New Buffalocar car 80.2 mi
    1h 29m
    $15–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 36m
    $33–45

  4. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, 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 New Buffalo Stationbus bus
    5h 59m
    $33–48

  5. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    3h 43m
    $29–50

Joliet to New Buffalo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to New Buffalo Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to New Buffalo Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 59m.

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