There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Saint Paul by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
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 6m$230–815Drive 403.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Saint Paulcar 403.4 mi
6h 58m$69–100Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
9h 52m$226–357Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus 834
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
13h$72–128Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- 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 30m$100–612Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- 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 16m$140–649Train, 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 54m$93–164
Joliet to Saint Paul by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Saint Paul is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Joliet and Saint Paul is 402 miles. The road distance is 405.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $220 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Joliet to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Joliet to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station.
Joliet to Saint Paul train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Saint Paul is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $220 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to St. Paul-Minneapolis via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Saint Paul Union Depot via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- 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
- 36 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Joliet to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Yorktown Center station.
Joliet to Saint Paul train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Saint Paul is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Joliet to Saint Paul.
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