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Joliet to West Lafayette trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Joliet and West Lafayette takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Joliet to West Lafayette. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 51m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
$86
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Joliet to West Lafayette train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Joliet and West Lafayette. The earliest departure is at 4:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Joliet is at 6:25 PM which arrives into West Lafayette at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at LaSalle Street and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak26h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Joliet to West Lafayette? 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.

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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Lafayette Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 22m.

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