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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 8 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

    best
    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 17m
    $69–414

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $68–109

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 51m
    $107–250

  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 30m
    $249–714

  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 30m
    $121–676

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 32m
    $630–1,073

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    12h 53m
    $91–165

Minneapolis to Joliet by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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 via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 10h 51m. 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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