The average train between Joliet and Des Plaines takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Joliet to Des Plaines. 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 Joliet and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Joliet is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at LaSalle Street and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 39m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Joliet to Des Plaines? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Joliet station and arriving at Des Plaines station via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Joliet to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
Joliet to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Joliet and Des Plaines is 58.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Joliet to Des Plaines via LaSalle Street and Chicago OTC in around 2h 25m.