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How to get fromJoliet to Sterling Heightsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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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 Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    9h 51m
    $111–218

  2. Drive 302.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Sterling Heightscar car 302.6 mi
    5h 11m
    $56–80

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    10h 40m
    $58–104

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 5 bus, line 510 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus bus
    6h 47m
    $144–475

  5. Train, bus via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 22m
    $108–164

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    12h 59m
    $63–104

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 5 bus, line 510 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus bus
    7h 40m
    $164–668

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus, line 5 bus, line 510 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Larned & Shelby to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus bus
    9h 3m
    $62–313

  9. Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    9h 43m
    $85–468

Joliet to Sterling Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to 15 Mile & Mound SE via Chicago Union Station, Royal Oak Amtrak, Royal Oak Transit Center, and Oakland Mall in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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