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How to get to Joliet by train
Routes | 31 |
Trips per day | 75 |
train lines | 3 |
Stations | 1 |
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About Joliet
Joliet 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.
What train companies travel to Joliet, Illinois?
Located in Illinois, Joliet is accessible by train from 31 other cities. You can choose from 75 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Joliet on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Joliet are also available..
Train companies serving Joliet
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 217 | 7h 23m | €52.11 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle | 21 | 2h 54m | €31.71 |
Amtrak Lincoln Service | 10 | 1h 52m | €21.06 |
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.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is a train service operated by Amtrak that connects to Texas. It links Chicago with the heart of the Lone Star State in San Antonio, going to cities such as St. Louis and Dallas. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, complimentary WiFi, and a designated restaurant car with full meals.
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.
Which train service has the best service to Joliet?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Joliet by train with Amtrak Lincoln Service giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Lincoln Service had the most comfortable train service to Joliet taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Lincoln Service offers. They rate Amtrak Lincoln Service a 4.2 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Joliet punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Lincoln Service has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Joliet, rating them a 4.7 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Joliet is Gateway Center. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Joliet.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Rockford | 5h 15m | €42.67 |
Springfield | 2h 19m | €32.09 |
Alton | 3h 22m | €42.39 |
St Louis | 4h 6m | €50.30 |
Normal | 1h 23m | €14.19 |
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