What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Royal Oak?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Royal Oak is to train and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Royal Oak?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Royal Oak is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Royal Oak?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Joliet and Royal Oak?

No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Joliet to Royal Oak?

The distance between Joliet and Royal Oak is 333 miles. The road distance is 293.6 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Royal Oak without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Royal Oak without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Royal Oak?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Joliet to Royal Oak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Royal Oak bus from?

Joliet to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Royal Oak train from?

Joliet to Royal Oak train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.

Train or bus from Joliet to Royal Oak?

The best way to get from Joliet to Royal Oak is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Joliet to Royal Oak bus arrive?

Joliet to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Royal Oak?

Royal Oak is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 8:29 PM in Joliet and 9:29 PM in Royal Oak.

Where does the Joliet to Royal Oak train arrive?

Joliet to Royal Oak train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Royal Oak?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Royal Oak is 294 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Joliet to Royal Oak.

How do I get a train ticket from Joliet to Royal Oak?

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Where can I stay near Royal Oak?

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Joliet to Royal Oak - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Royal Oak by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
8h 5m
$166–257
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 55m
$48–84
Drive 291.9 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Royal Oakcar 291.9 mi
4h 59m
$54–77
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
6h 19m
$151–488
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 33m
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
7h 14m
$151–681
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus
7h 48m
$91–349
Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
8h 55m
$83–443

Joliet to Royal Oak by train and foot

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8h 5mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Royal Oak, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Royal Oak Amtrak via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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