What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 13h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Minneapolis is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Joliet and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Joliet Gateway Center and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Joliet to Minneapolis?

The distance between Joliet and Minneapolis is 401 miles. The road distance is 414.9 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $120 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Joliet to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Minneapolis bus from?

Joliet to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Minneapolis train from?

Joliet to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.

Train or bus from Joliet to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Joliet to Minneapolis is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Joliet to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Joliet to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

Where does the Joliet to Minneapolis train arrive?

Joliet to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Minneapolis is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Joliet to Minneapolis.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

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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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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
5h 6m
$240–664
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
13h 16m
$64–133
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 22m
$122–274
Drive 412.4 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Minneapoliscar 412.4 mi
7h 9m
$76–109
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
4h 25m
$85–501
Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
7h 12m
$636–1,081
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
13h 19m
$94–165

Joliet to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 399.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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 $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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