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How to get fromJoliet to Dearbornby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Dearborn by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    7h 42m
    $53–119

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    12h 2m
    $46–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 1m
    $55–88

  4. Drive 281.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Dearborncar car 281.9 mi
    4h 53m
    $52–75

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    4h 37m
    $60–403

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    5h 25m
    $130–364

  7. Train, train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    7h 34m
    $76–454

Joliet to Dearborn by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Michigan & Schaefer via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn TC in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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