The average train between Aurora and Joliet takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Aurora to Joliet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aurora and Joliet. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aurora is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Joliet at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Aurora station and arriving at Joliet station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Aurora to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Aurora to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
The distance between Aurora and Joliet is 32.7 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Aurora to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 3h 12m.