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How to get fromJoliet to Minneapolisby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Minneapolis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    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 20m
    $85–511

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 4m
    $75–133

  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 42m
    $228–359

  4. Drive  412.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Minneapoliscar car 412.4 mi
    7h 9m
    $76–109

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

    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
    5h 6m
    $240–764

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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
    7h 11m
    $655–1,098

  7. Train, bus

    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 to Minneapolisbus bus
    13h 14m
    $91–162

Joliet to Minneapolis by train, foot, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Government Plaza Station via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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