MO → IL · about 230 miles
St. Louis to Joliet train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from St. Louis to Joliet. The fastest takes 3 hours 51 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:30 AM and the last at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 3h 51m
- First train
- 4:30 AM
- Last train
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from St. Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 8:24 AM | 3h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:35 AM | 10:39 AM | 4h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 12:53 PM | 4h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 6:46 PM | 3h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 9:35 PM | 3h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in St. Louis Where you get off in Joliet The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in St. Louis
- St Louis Bus Station Map of St Louis Bus Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Joliet
- Joliet Gateway Center Map of Joliet Gateway Center (Google Maps)
Return trip: Joliet to St. Louis
Questions
How long is the train from St. Louis to Joliet?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 51 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from St. Louis to Joliet?
The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from St. Louis to Joliet?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in St. Louis?
Trains to Joliet leave from St Louis Bus Station.