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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Bloomington by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

    best
    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
    4h 53m
    $230–464

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    11h 51m
    $76–143

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 48m
    $141–283

  4. Drive 418.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Bloomingtoncar car 418.4 mi
    7h 13m
    $77–111

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 18m
    $85–491

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    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, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    12h 31m
    $86–138

Joliet to Bloomington by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to MOA Transit Station Gate C via LaSalle Street, Adams & S. Wacker, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 12h 31m.

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