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There are 8 ways to get from Saint Paul to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 25m
    $79–474

  2. Drive  403.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Jolietcar car 403.5 mi
    6h 58m
    $69–100

  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
    9h 29m
    $230–352

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    10h 25m
    $71–118

  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 41m
    $229–814

  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 38m
    $91–456

  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 42m
    $144–698

  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
    14h 23m
    $93–169

Saint Paul to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 10h 25m.

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