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How to get fromLansing to Jolietby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 10m
    $56–264

  2. Drive  225.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Jolietcar car 225.5 mi
    3h 52m
    $42–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    6h 58m
    $118–200

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    8h

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 16m
    $65–106

Lansing to Joliet by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Lansing to Joliet via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Pace Transit Center via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 8h.

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