There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to Minnesota by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
5h 3m$250–714Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
5h 42m$49–332Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 42m$108–249Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
13h 4m$70–123Drive 412.4 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Minneapoliscar 412.4 mi
7h 9m$76–109Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
4h 25m$85–511Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
6h 16m$54–314Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
7h 10m$630–1,073Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
13h 33m$93–164
Joliet to Minnesota by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Minnesota is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Minnesota is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Joliet and Minnesota is 401 miles. The road distance is 414.9 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Joliet to Minnesota, including transfers.
Joliet to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet to Minnesota train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Minnesota is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Minnesota, 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Joliet to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Joliet to Minnesota train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Minnesota is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Joliet to Minnesota.
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