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

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There are 9 ways to get from Brainerd to Joliet by plane, train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBRD - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
    6h 56m
    $68–293

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus755
    14h 50m
    $60–214

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to JoliettrainRi
    13h 54m
    $202–268

  4. Bus, train via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to JoliettrainRi
    14h 39m
    $117–205

  5. Drive 536.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Jolietcar536.9 mi
    9h 22m
    $98–142

  6. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBRD - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
    9h 2m
    $83–393

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
    8h 26m
    $135–492

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
    8h 41m
    $215–472

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to JoliettrainRi
    13h 54m
    $76–298

Brainerd to Joliet by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Brainerd to Pace Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 14h 50m.

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