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How to get fromMinneapolis to Jolietby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 12m
    $64–364

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    10h 45m
    $144–298

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    12h 6m
    $72–133

  4. Drive 412.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Jolietcar car 412.6 mi
    7h 10m
    $76–109

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 24m
    $229–414

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 47m
    $120–624

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    12h 33m
    $105–165

Minneapolis to Joliet by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Joliet Gateway Center via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Chicago, Cumberland CTA Station, Lake St & 5th Ave, and Yorktown Center in around 12h 6m.

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