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How to get fromJoliet to Albert Leaby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Albert Lea by train, plane, bus, or car

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

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 27m
    $58–322

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus bus
    12h 35m
    $264–412

  3. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    13h 21m
    $96–185

  4. Drive  390.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Albert Leacar car 390.4 mi
    6h 59m
    $72–103

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    3. Take the bus from Mason City to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 23m
    $76–321

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    7h 32m
    $276–817

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 51m
    $126–614

  8. Train, bus via Madison #2

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    13h 44m
    $99–182

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Albert Lea. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Rochester (RST), walk to Rochester, take the bus to Albert Lea, then take the taxi to Albert Lea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Albert Lea via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Albert Lea in around 12h 35m.

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