What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Oak to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Oak to Joliet is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Oak to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from Royal Oak to Joliet is to drive which takes 5h and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Oak and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Royal Oak to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Royal Oak and Joliet?

No, there is no direct train from Royal Oak to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Royal Oak to Joliet?

The distance between Royal Oak and Joliet is 333 miles. The road distance is 293 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Oak to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Oak to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Royal Oak to Joliet?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Royal Oak to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royal Oak to Joliet bus from?

Royal Oak to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Royal Oak to Joliet train from?

Royal Oak to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Royal Oak to Joliet?

The best way to get from Royal Oak to Joliet is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Royal Oak to Joliet bus arrive?

Royal Oak to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Royal Oak and Joliet?

Joliet is 1h behind Royal Oak. It is currently 1:01 PM in Royal Oak and 12:01 PM in Joliet.

Where does the Royal Oak to Joliet train arrive?

Royal Oak to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Royal Oak to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Oak to Joliet is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Royal Oak to Joliet.

How do I get a train ticket from Royal Oak to Joliet?

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Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 50+ hotels available in Joliet.

Royal Oak to Joliet - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Royal Oak 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
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
7h 26m
$165–252
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Royal Oak to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 30m
$52–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
8h 9m
Drive 291.3 mi
1. Drive from Royal Oak to Jolietcar 291.3 mi
5h
$54–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
10h 6m
$52–89
Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 10m
$85–501
Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 36m
$150–781
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pontiac to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h 36m
$86–329
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
8h 11m
$87–483

Royal Oak to Joliet by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Royal Oak to Joliet.

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 8h 9m.

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