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How to get fromJoliet to Eau Claireby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Eau Claire by train, plane, bus, or car

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

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    5h 43m
    $48–302

  2. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 49m
    $74–120

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 56m
    $169–331

  4. Drive 321.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Eau Clairecar car 321.3 mi
    5h 38m
    $59–85

  5. 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 U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 1m
    $257–501

  6. 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 U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 26m
    $112–528

  7. Train, bus via Chicago

    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, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 3m
    $75–115

  8. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 15m
    $88–148

Joliet to Eau Claire by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Eau Claire. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU), walk to Starr and Connell's 2 entrance, then take the line 3 bus to Galloway and Dewey. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via LaSalle Street, Adams & S. Wacker, Union Station Transit Center, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 9h 49m.

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