There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Saginaw by train, plane, bus, bus (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, fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
4h 51m$65–299Drive 296.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Saginawcar 296.6 mi
5h 12m$55–79Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
9h 9m$153–248Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus It 42
11h 42mTrain, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
6h 15m$85–338Train, bus via Detroit
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Saginawbus
12h 30m$63–122
Joliet to Saginaw by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Saginaw is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Saginaw is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Saginaw via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Flint. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Joliet and Saginaw is 295 miles. The road distance is 298.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Saginaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Joliet to Saginaw, including transfers.
Joliet to Saginaw bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Joliet to Saginaw bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 8:57 PM in Joliet and 9:57 PM in Saginaw.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Saginaw is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Joliet to Saginaw.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Saginaw via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, Flint Amtrak Station, and Flint in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- 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
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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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