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

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Detroit 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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    7h 41m
    $76–177

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    $52–296

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 11m
    $71–107

  4. Drive  292 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Detroitcar car 292 mi
    4h 53m
    $54–77

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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 56m
    $140–471

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    10h 27m
    $54–85

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

    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 53m
    $140–664

  8. Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit

    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 35m
    $72–426

Joliet to Detroit by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.2 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h.

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