IL → MO · about 352 miles
Joliet to Poplar Bluff train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Joliet to Poplar Bluff. The fastest takes 8 hours 52 minutes; every train leaves at 3:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 8h 52m
- Leaves at
- 3:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Joliet Gateway Center and arrives at Poplar Bluff 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 | 11:57 PM | 8h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Joliet Where you get off in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff
- Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station Map of Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Poplar Bluff to Joliet
Questions
How long is the train from Joliet to Poplar Bluff?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 52 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 52 minutes.
What time is the first train from Joliet to Poplar Bluff?
Every departure is at 3:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Joliet to Poplar Bluff?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Joliet?
Trains to Poplar Bluff leave from Joliet Gateway Center.