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

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

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 31m
    $41–246

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 6m
    $50–83

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 22m
    $159–244

  5. Drive  291.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Jolietcar car 291.7 mi
    4h 54m
    $54–77

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 17m
    $74–484

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 44m
    $139–764

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 6m
    $51–316

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    9h 2m

Michigan to Joliet by bus, foot, and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Joliet via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Pace Transit Center via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 9h 2m.

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