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 drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $60.

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 CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 24m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Joliet?

The best way to get from Lansing to Joliet is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Lansing to Joliet bus arrive?

Lansing to Joliet bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Joliet?

Joliet is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 11:05 PM in Lansing and 10:05 PM 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 70+ 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, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 59m
$67–390
Bus, train
cheapest
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 25m
$40–74
Train
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
7h 24m
$53–120
Drive 225.5 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Jolietcar 225.5 mi
3h 52m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
8h 40m
$43–83

Lansing to Joliet by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.7 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Joliet via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pace Transit Center via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 8h 40m.

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