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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 19m
    $107–214

  2. Drive 291.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Jolietcar car 291.3 mi
    5h
    $54–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    8h 9m
    $104–146

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 14m
    $62–324

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    11h 17m
    $65–106

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 10m
    $146–487

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

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 29m
    $166–677

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 29m
    $88–316

  9. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 12m
    $651–1,066

Royal Oak to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 19m. 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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