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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Pontiac and Joliet. The average train journey from Pontiac to Joliet takes 55 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 47 minutes.
| Distance | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 47m |
| Lowest price | $9.66 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Lincoln Service |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Pontiac to Joliet
- Amtrak tickets: C$11 one-way
- Amtrak Lincoln Service tickets: C$10 one-way
- Amtrak Texas Eagle tickets: C$11 one-way
What is the price of a train ticket from Pontiac to Joliet?
In the last month, $9.66 was the average price of a train ticket from Pontiac to Joliet. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 10 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $24.75 more than that for a same-day booking.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 10 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Joliet from Pontiac will be about C$24.75 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
Which train should you take from Pontiac to Joliet?
There are 3 train lines with service from Pontiac to Joliet. Amtrak Lincoln Service is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 0h 47m | $25.27 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 2 | 0h 53m | $17.52 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 1h 10m | $40.93 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Pontiac to Joliet every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $11.
Amtrak Lincoln Service is part of Amtrak's Illinois Service, providing rail transportation throughout Illinois. The Lincoln Service travels 284 miles between St. Louis and Chicago with nine intermediate stops. Amtrak Lincoln trains offer WiFi connectivity, power outlets, business class seating, and a cafe car to ensure passengers have the most comfortable journey possible.
The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile train route from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas. Because of the route’s length, the train offers sleeper car options in addition to standard coach seats. Like most Amtrak trains, the Texas Eagle features power outlets at each seat, restrooms in each car, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. A journey from Pontiac to Joliet on the Texas Eagle usually takes 1 hours and 10 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Pontiac to Joliet. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Pontiac at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Pontiac to Joliet.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Joliet to Pontiac.
City Information
Joliet
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionJoliet is the third-largest city in Illinois and a suburb about 35 miles outside of Chicago. Most striking in Joliet is its limestone architecture, which you can see in the 40-room Jacob Henry Mansion and Post Office, built in 1876 and 1903, respectively. The Rialto Square Theatre is another historic building where many musicals, concerts, and comedy shows perform each week. Aside from its history, Joliet has gorgeous natural spaces, including the Forest Preserve District, perfect for fishing and hiking, and the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where 27 protected bison live.
Roll the dice at the Hollywood Casino and Hotel for an epic night out in Joliet. If you prefer to fill your stomach instead of emptying your wallet, choose from several on-site dining options in the hotel. Downtown Joliet is also known for its culinary opportunities, from fine dining at Juliet's Tavern to quick bites at Joliet Route 66 Diner.
Amtrak's Lincoln Service from St. Louis and the Texas Eagle from San Antonio stop in Joliet on their routes to Chicago. The quick trip to Chicago makes it easy to connect to many of Amtrak's other train lines, plus additional bus routes beyond the ones offered by Tornado Bus and El Expreso Bus directly to Joliet.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Pontiac?
Main departure station: 721 W Washington St
There is one train station in Pontiac.
All train stations in Pontiac:
721 W Washington St
Where is the train station in Joliet?
Main arrival station: Gateway Center
Joliet has one train station.
Train stations in Joliet:
Gateway Center
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