How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Joliet?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Joliet start from $30. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Joliet?

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Joliet is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 230 miles (370 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to Joliet route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Joliet?

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Joliet at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 5:40pm.

Train St. Louis to Joliet from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Joliet on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:40pm	Gateway Station	3h 55m	9:35pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:40pm	Gateway Station	3h 55m	9:35pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Joliet on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:40pm	Gateway Station	3h 55m	9:35pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	3h 51m	6:46pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	3h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	3h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Joliet on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:40pm	Gateway Station	3h 55m	9:35pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	3h 51m	6:46pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	3h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	3h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Joliet on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	3h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	3h 51m	6:46pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	3h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	4h 38m	12:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:39 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Joliet

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Joliet. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

230 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $98	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $351	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Amtrak St. Louis Joliet recent customer reviews

It was great

Terrell M.

April 27, 2024

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Joliet by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Joliet?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Joliet start from $30. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Joliet?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Joliet is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 230 miles (370 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Joliet route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Joliet?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Joliet at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 5:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/13

$56

12/14

$56

Today

$39

12/16

$39

12/17

$39

12/18

$56

12/19

$93

12/20

$93

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Joliet was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to Joliet, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $337 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Joliet based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-12-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Joliet?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 55m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 55m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Joliet is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $72 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $30. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Joliet, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Joliet in about 3h 55m - that's the fastest way to get there!