IL → IL · about 32 miles
Joliet to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Joliet to Chicago. The fastest takes 56 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:24 AM and the last at 9:35 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 56m
- First train
- 8:24 AM
- Last train
- 9:35 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Joliet Gateway Center and arrives at Chicago Union Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:24 AM | 9:25 AM | 1h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:39 AM | 11:40 AM | 1h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:53 PM | 1:49 PM | 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:46 PM | 8:00 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 PM | 10:43 PM | 1h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Joliet Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Joliet
- Joliet Gateway Center Map of Joliet Gateway Center (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Joliet
Questions
How long is the train from Joliet to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 56 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 1 minute.
What time is the first train from Joliet to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:35 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Joliet to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Joliet?
Trains to Chicago leave from Joliet Gateway Center.