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

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Detroit is to train and bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $80.

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 41m.

How far is it from Joliet to Detroit?

The distance between Joliet and Detroit is 323 miles. The road distance is 293.7 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 41m and costs $85 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union 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 41m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can line 832 bus and line 379 bus and line 315 bus and line 126 bus and bus and line 261 bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Joliet to Detroit bus arrive?

Joliet to Detroit bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 9:57 AM in Joliet and 10:57 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 53m to drive from Joliet to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Joliet to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

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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 Cass & Michigan via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

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

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 41m
$86–187
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 40m
$41–102
Drive 292 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Detroitcar 292 mi
4h 53m
$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 55m
$75–461
Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus, line 261 bus
1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
6. Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Cass & Michiganbus 261
10h 28m
$91–155
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
$140–384
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
6h 58m
$51–286
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 45m
$91–524

Joliet to Detroit by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 41mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Cass & Michigan via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 10h 28m.

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