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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Joliet is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Joliet. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Pace Transit Center via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Lansing to Joliet?

The distance between Lansing and Joliet is 242 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $75 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Lansing to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Joliet bus from?

Lansing to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Joliet?

The best way to get from Lansing to Joliet is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h.

Where does the Lansing to Joliet bus arrive?

Lansing to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Joliet?

Joliet is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:24 AM in Lansing and 4:24 AM in Joliet.

Can I drive from Lansing to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Joliet is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Lansing to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.

Lansing to Joliet - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
3h 49m
$62–330
Drive 225.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Jolietcar 225.5 mi
3h 52m
$42–60
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 18m
$79–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
8h
$81–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
8h 26m
$43–77

Lansing to Joliet by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Joliet Gateway Center via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Pace Transit Center via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 8h.

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