The average train between Joliet and Detroit takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Joliet to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Joliet and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joliet is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Detroit at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at LaSalle Street and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Joliet station and arriving at Detroit station via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Joliet to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
Joliet to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Detroit station.
The distance between Joliet and Detroit is 426.2 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Joliet to Detroit via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 40m.