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

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

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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
    5h
    $230–414

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    13h 16m
    $74–153

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 22m
    $144–296

  4. 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 UMN - Minneapolisbus bus
    12h 59m
    $104–165

  5. Drive 412.4 mi

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

  6. 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 25m
    $85–491

Joliet to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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