IL → IL · about 32 miles
Chicago to Joliet train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Chicago to Joliet. The fastest takes 50 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:15 AM and the last at 7:10 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 50m
- First train
- 7:15 AM
- Last train
- 7:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | 8:12 AM | 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 10:40 AM | 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 3:05 PM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 6:10 PM | 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:10 PM | 8:00 PM | 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Joliet The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Joliet
- Joliet Gateway Center Map of Joliet Gateway Center (Google Maps)
Return trip: Joliet to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Joliet?
The fastest direct train takes 50 minutes; the typical trip is 55 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Joliet?
The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:10 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Joliet?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Joliet leave from Chicago Union Station.