Rome2Rio

La Crosse to Joliet trains

Find Transport to Joliet

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between La Crosse and Joliet takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from La Crosse 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.

7h 25m
Duration
321 mi
Distance
$187
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

La Crosse to Joliet train times

Trains run twice daily between La Crosse and Joliet. The earliest departure is at 11:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Crosse is at 2:17 PM which arrives into Joliet at 8:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 24m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 24m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra17h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 24m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 24m • 1 change
  •  → 

    AmtrakMetra6h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Crosse to Joliet? 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.

Map of how to get from La Crosse to Joliet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 7h 5m.

Operators