There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 19m$72–283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
8h 30m$37–98Train
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
8h 20m$47–94Drive 291.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Jolietcar 291.7 mi
4h 54m$54–77Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 12m$67–370Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 18m$54–334Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 32m$56–376Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 16m$76–566Bus via Blue Island (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
9h 49m$51–125
Michigan to Joliet by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Joliet is to bus which costs $35 - $100 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs $65 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Joliet via Detroit and LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Michigan and Joliet is 289 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Michigan to Joliet, including transfers.
Michigan to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Joliet is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Joliet via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $3–6
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 1:28 PM in Michigan and 12:28 PM in Joliet.
Michigan to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Joliet is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Michigan to Joliet.
There are 69+ hotels available in Joliet.