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

The cheapest train tickets from Joliet to St. Louis start from R 505. The average price for this train route is around R 863. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

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

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

The earliest train from Joliet to St. Louis departs at 08:12. And the latest train departs at 20:00.

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

Next train departures

Next departures from Joliet to St. Louis on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	14:47	Union Station	4h 20m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	14:47	Union Station	4h 20m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Joliet to St. Louis on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:00	Union Station	4h 9m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Joliet to St. Louis on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	14:47	Union Station	4h 20m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Joliet to St. Louis on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:00	Union Station	4h 9m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	14:47	Union Station	4h 20m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Joliet to St. Louis on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	14:47	Union Station	4h 20m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Joliet to St. Louis on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	14:47	Union Station	4h 20m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Joliet to St. Louis on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:12	Union Station	3h 49m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	4h 11m	14:51	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	14:47	Union Station	4h 20m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Joliet to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 3 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 686, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 49mAverage duration

370 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 686 - R 1 686	Average duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 505 - R 5 284	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. 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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Joliet to St. Louis 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 Joliet to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Joliet to St. Louis start from R 505. The average price for this train route is around R 863. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Joliet to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Joliet to St. Louis is 4h 11m, covering a distance of 370 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Joliet to St. Louis 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 Joliet to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Joliet to St. Louis departs at 08:12. And the latest train departs at 20:00.

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 675

Today

R 675

12/12

R 969

13/12

R 813

14/12

R 1 609

15/12

R 675

16/12

R 675

The cheapest trip from Joliet to St. Louis 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 Joliet to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 675 to R 6 797 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 R 675, 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 priceR 1 686	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 11m	Avg priceR 863	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 R 863 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 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!