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How to get fromJoliet to St. Louisby train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 49m
    $60–140

  2. Drive  256.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to St. Louiscar car 256.9 mi
    4h 16m
    $47–68

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    5h 5m
    $331–715

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    4h 20m
    $81–512

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    7h 1m
    $80–343

Joliet to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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