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How to get fromJoliet to Wisconsin Rapidsby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Wisconsin Rapids by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $256–367

  2. Drive  251.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Wisconsin Rapidscar car 251.1 mi
    4h 41m
    $46–67

  3. Train, bus

    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 Stevens Pointbus bus
    9h 23m
    $110–151

  4. Train, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane ORD - CWA
    3. Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $83–327

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Stevens Pointbus bus
    9h 38m
    $79–100

  6. Train, bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Stevens Pointbus bus
    10h 17m
    $103–120

  7. Train, fly to Appleton International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    3. Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Wisconsin Rapidscar car
    5h 49m
    $51–282

  8. Train, fly to La Crosse, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    3. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Wisconsin Rapidscar car
    6h 22m
    $60–297

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Wisconsin Rapids. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Tomah Amtrak, then take the taxi to Wisconsin Rapids. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Wisconsin Rapids via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Stevens Point in around 9h 23m.

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