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How to get fromJoliet to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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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 24m
    $232–467

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 20m
    $67–132

  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 4m
    $144–296

  4. Drive 408.7 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 408.7 mi
    7h 6m
    $75–108

  5. 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 49m
    $87–494

  6. 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 53m
    $96–167

Joliet to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Raymond Ave Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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