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How to get fromJoliet to Mankatoby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to Mankato by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    7h 27m
    $279–752

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester, shuttle

    cheapest
    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 a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    7h 34m
    $64–322

  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 Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    13h 16m
    $123–304

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    14h 3m
    $82–163

  5. Drive  434.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Mankatocar car 434.3 mi
    7h 42m
    $80–115

  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 Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    6h 52m
    $94–539

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

    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 Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    9h 17m
    $81–372

  8. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    9h 39m
    $644–1,114

  9. 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 to Rochesterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Mankatobus bus
    15h 17m
    $93–178

Joliet to Mankato by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Mankato via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Rochester in around 15h 17m.

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