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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Joliet start from R 505. The average price for this train route is around R 1 238. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

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

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

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Joliet?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Joliet departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Train St. Louis to Joliet from R 467 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Joliet on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	3h 51m	18:46	Union Station	Fastest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Joliet on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	3h 55m	21:35	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	3h 51m	18:46	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	4h 38m	12:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Joliet on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	3h 51m	18:46	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Joliet on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	3h 51m	18:46	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Joliet on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	3h 51m	18:46	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Joliet on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:40	Gateway Station	3h 55m	21:35	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	3h 51m	18:46	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Joliet on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	3h 51m	18:46	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	3h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	4h 4m	10:39	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	4h 38m	12:48	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Joliet

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Joliet. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 505, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 55mAverage duration

370 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 685 - R 1 685	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 505 - R 6 051	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 505

Amtrak St. Louis Joliet recent customer reviews

It was great

Terrell M.

27 April 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R 505. The average price for this train route is around R 1 238. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Joliet?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Joliet is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 370 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Joliet route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Joliet?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Joliet departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 675

10/12

R 969

Today

R 1 176

12/12

R 1 608

13/12

R 969

14/12

R 969

15/12

R 675

16/12

R 675

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Joliet was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 675

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 R 675 to R 5 826 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 R 675, which is on 2025-12-15.

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 priceR 1 685	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 55m	Avg priceR 1 238	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 R 1 238 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 505. 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!