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How to get fromMankato to Jolietby bus, plane, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Mankato to Joliet by bus, plane, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 18m
    $73–429

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 52m
    $58–309

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    12h 25m
    $132–312

  4. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    13h 24m
    $92–174

  5. Drive  434 mi

    1. Drive from Mankato to Jolietcar car 434 mi
    7h 38m
    $80–115

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 31m
    $248–749

  7. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Mankato to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 39m
    $70–315

  8. Shuttle, bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Mason Citybus bus
    3. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 39m
    $76–349

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    13h 31m
    $71–166

Mankato to Joliet by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Mankato to Pace Transit Center via Minneapolis-St. Paul, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 13h 31m.

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