There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to Michigan by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
4h 27m$73–312Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
11h 6m$49–125Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
8h 10m$51–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
8h 59m$53–111Drive 292.1 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Detroitcar 292.1 mi
4h 55m$54–77Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 37m$60–383Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 3m$55–354Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
6h 1m$77–506Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
5h 19m$102–725
Joliet to Michigan by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Michigan is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Michigan is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Joliet and Michigan is 288 miles. The road distance is 293.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Joliet to Michigan, including transfers.
Joliet to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Michigan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Michigan is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Campus Martius - Southbound via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 3:04 AM in Joliet and 4:04 AM in Michigan.
Joliet to Michigan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Michigan is 294 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Joliet to Michigan.
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