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How to get fromSaint Paul to Jolietby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 20m
    $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 / ...
    9h 22m
    $146–293

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 26m
    $72–134

  4. Drive 403.5 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Jolietcar car 403.5 mi
    6h 58m
    $74–107

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 32m
    $229–414

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 7m
    $644–1,054

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

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus 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 47m
    $106–502

  8. 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 20m
    $70–132

Saint Paul to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 22m. 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 20m.

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