TX → IL · about 946 miles

Austin to Joliet train schedule

Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Austin to Joliet. The fastest takes 27 hours 27 minutes; every train leaves at 9:26 AM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
10
Fastest trip
27h 27m
Leaves at
9:26 AM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Austin 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.

Direct trains from Austin, TX to Joliet, IL
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
9:26 AM12:53 PM +1 day27h 27mDailyAmtrak
Full timetable

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Where to board in Austin Where you get off in Joliet The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Austin

Where the train stops in Joliet

Return trip: Joliet to Austin

Questions

How long is the train from Austin to Joliet?

The fastest direct train takes 27 hours 27 minutes; the typical trip is 27 hours 27 minutes.

What time is the first train from Austin to Joliet?

Every departure is at 9:26 AM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Austin to Joliet?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Austin?

Trains to Joliet leave from Austin Amtrak station.