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

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Saint Paul by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    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 25m
    $90–562

  2. Drive  403.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Saint Paulcar car 403.4 mi
    6h 58m
    $74–107

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    9h 52m
    $226–357

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 29m
    $75–133

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 6m
    $240–765

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    7h 14m
    $655–1,099

  7. 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 54m
    $93–164

Joliet to Saint Paul by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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