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How to get fromClear Lake to Jolietby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Clear Lake to Joliet by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Mason City, train

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    1. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 11m
    $55–268

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    11h 59m

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    12h 35m
    $193–368

  4. Drive 366.2 mi

    1. Drive from Clear Lake to Jolietcar car 366.2 mi
    6h 10m
    $67–97

  5. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Clear Lake to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 30m
    $58–265

  6. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Clear Lake to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 52m
    $62–283

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    12h 29m
    $103–180

Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 349.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Clear Lake, IA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Clear Lake to Pace Transit Center via Clear Lake Jct., Des Moines, Chicago, and Union Station in around 11h 59m.

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