IL → AR · about 621 miles
Joliet to Hope train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Joliet to Hope. The fastest takes 14 hours 26 minutes; every train leaves at 3:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 14h 26m
- Leaves at
- 3:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Joliet Gateway Center and arrives at Hope Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:05 PM | 5:31 AM +1 day | 14h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Joliet Where you get off in Hope 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 Hope
- Hope Amtrak Station Map of Hope Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Joliet to Hope?
The fastest direct train takes 14 hours 26 minutes; the typical trip is 14 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first train from Joliet to Hope?
Every departure is at 3:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Joliet to Hope?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Joliet?
Trains to Hope leave from Joliet Gateway Center.