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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Joliet by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 17m
    $43–299

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 4m
    $108–181

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to 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
    11h 52m
    $170–334

  4. Drive 351.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Jolietcar car 351.3 mi
    6h 11m
    $65–93

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

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus 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 2m
    $112–422

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

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus 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 13m
    $277–512

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester 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
    10h 38m
    $84–136

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    10h 40m
    $86–128

Rochester to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Rochester to Pace Transit Center via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 10h 40m.

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