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How to get fromJoliet to Rochesterby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Rochester by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    5h 41m
    $49–342

  2. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    10h 35m
    $106–170

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    11h 57m
    $170–334

  4. Drive 351.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Rochestercar car 351.3 mi
    6h 12m
    $65–93

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 10m
    $280–514

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 36m
    $135–541

  7. Train, bus #2

    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 Rochesterbus bus
    11h 24m
    $84–140

  8. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    11h 38m
    $84–135

Joliet to Rochester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Rochester. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Rochester (RST), walk to Rochester - Airport, then take the shuttle to Rochester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Rochester via LaSalle Street, Adams & S. Wacker, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee in around 10h 35m.

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