There are 7 ways to get from Livonia to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
8h 8m$157–239Drive 272.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Livonia to Jolietcar 272.7 mi
4h 41m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
8h 51mDrive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Livonia to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 31m$51–263Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
11h 9m$52–86Line 250 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Westland Meijer to Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 40m$143–328Line 250 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Westland Meijer to Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h 5m$143–768
Livonia to Joliet by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Livonia to Joliet is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Livonia to Joliet is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Livonia to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Ford & Shotka and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Dearborn and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Livonia to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Livonia and Joliet is 322 miles. The road distance is 274.3 miles.
The best way to get from Livonia to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Livonia to Joliet, including transfers.
Livonia to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Livonia to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Livonia to Joliet is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Livonia, MI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ford & Shotka to Joliet via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ford & Shotka to Pace Transit Center via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- 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
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Westland Meijer to Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Westland Meijer to Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Livonia to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Livonia. It is currently 12:38 AM in Livonia and 11:38 PM in Joliet.
Livonia to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livonia to Joliet is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Livonia to Joliet.
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