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

The cheapest train tickets from Joliet to St. Louis start from $30. The average price for this train route is around $50. 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 Joliet to St. Louis?

The average train ride duration from Joliet to St. Louis is 4h 11m, covering a distance of 230 miles (370 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train departs from Joliet to St. Louis at 8:12am. And the latest train departs at 8:00pm.

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

Next train departures

Next departures for Joliet to St. Louis on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	2:47pm	Union Station	4h 20m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	2:47pm	Union Station	4h 20m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Joliet to St. Louis on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:00pm	Union Station	4h 9m	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Joliet to St. Louis on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	2:47pm	Union Station	4h 20m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Joliet to St. Louis on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:00pm	Union Station	4h 9m	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	2:47pm	Union Station	4h 20m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Joliet to St. Louis on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	2:47pm	Union Station	4h 20m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Joliet to St. Louis on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	2:47pm	Union Station	4h 20m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Joliet to St. Louis on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:12am	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40am	Union Station	4h 11m	2:51pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	2:47pm	Union Station	4h 20m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:39 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Joliet to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 3 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 49mAverage Duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $98	Average Duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $306	Average Duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5637 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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Joliet to St. Louis 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 Joliet to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Joliet to St. Louis start from $30. The average price for this train route is around $50. 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 Joliet to St. Louis?
The average train ride duration from Joliet to St. Louis is 4h 11m, covering a distance of 230 miles (370 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Joliet to St. Louis 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 Joliet to St. Louis?
The earliest train departs from Joliet to St. Louis at 8:12am. And the latest train departs at 8:00pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$39

12/10

$39

Today

$39

12/12

$56

12/13

$47

12/14

$93

12/15

$39

12/16

$39

The cheapest trip from Joliet to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 9, 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 Joliet to St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $393 for a train ticket from Joliet to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-12-15.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 49m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 11m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between Joliet and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $50 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 St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Joliet to St. Louis in about 3h 49m - that's the fastest way to get there!