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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 44m
    $160–251

  2. Drive  302.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Sterling Heightscar car 302.6 mi
    5h 11m
    $50–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 44m

  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 51m
    $99–615

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    12h 30m
    $58–89

  6. 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
    $144–768

  7. 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 26m
    $86–460

  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 5m
    $56–281

Joliet to Sterling Heights by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Woodward & Grand Boulevard, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h.

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