What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Detroit is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Detroit is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $60 - $390.

Is there a direct train between Joliet and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Joliet to Detroit?

The distance between Joliet and Detroit is 323 miles. The road distance is 293.8 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Joliet to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Detroit bus from?

Joliet to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Detroit train from?

Joliet to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.

Train or bus from Joliet to Detroit?

The best way to get from Joliet to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Joliet to Detroit bus arrive?

Joliet to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ann Arbor station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 4:12 AM in Joliet and 5:12 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Joliet to Detroit train arrive?

Joliet to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Detroit is 294 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Joliet to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 395+ hotels available in Detroit.

Joliet to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Detroit - Grand Circus Park via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago, Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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 Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 40m
$51–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
8h 59m
$53–111
Drive 292.1 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Detroitcar 292.1 mi
4h 55m
$54–77
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 54m
$60–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus FlixBus 2550
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus Ann Arbor to Detroit
9h 43m
$64–100
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 46m
$120–354
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 1m
$57–307
Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
7h 47m
$76–454

Joliet to Detroit by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Detroit via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Detroit - Grand Circus Park via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 9h 43m.

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