MO → IL · about 375 miles
Independence to Joliet train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Independence to Joliet. The fastest takes 9 hours 47 minutes; every train leaves at 8:59 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 9h 47m
- Leaves at
- 8:59 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:59 AM | 6:46 PM | 9h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Independence Where you get off in Joliet The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Independence
- Independence Amtrak Station Map of Independence Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Joliet
- Joliet Gateway Center Map of Joliet Gateway Center (Google Maps)
Return trip: Joliet to Independence
Questions
How long is the train from Independence to Joliet?
The fastest direct train takes 9 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from Independence to Joliet?
Every departure is at 8:59 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Independence to Joliet?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Independence?
Trains to Joliet leave from Independence Amtrak Station.