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

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There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to Michigan by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

    best
    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
    4h 25m
    $73–322

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    4h 58m
    $45–274

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    8h 11m
    $71–167

  4. 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

  5. Drive  292 mi

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

  6. 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 37m
    $140–471

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    6h 4m
    $67–436

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 14m
    $87–613

  9. Bus (Flixbus)

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

Joliet to Michigan by train, foot, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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 11m. 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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