IL → IL · about 211 miles
Alton to Joliet train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Alton to Joliet. The fastest takes 3 hours 7 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:14 AM and the last at 6:21 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 3h 07m
- First train
- 5:14 AM
- Last train
- 6:21 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Joliet Gateway Center. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:14 AM | 8:24 AM | 3h 10m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:21 AM | 10:39 AM | 3h 18m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 12:53 PM | 3h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:39 PM | 6:46 PM | 3h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 9:35 PM | 3h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Joliet The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Joliet
- Joliet Gateway Center Map of Joliet Gateway Center (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Joliet?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 7 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 18 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Joliet?
The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:21 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Joliet?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Joliet leave from Alton Amtrak Station.