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Compare train and flight for Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €66, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A train is €171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average €238.
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-23.15. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO
How to get from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:24 PM1h19Joliet, IL6:43 PMSt. Louis, MO€3041One-way0 transfers
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5:24 PM1h19Joliet, IL6:43 PMSt. Louis, MO€3041One-way0 transfers
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5:24 PM1h19Joliet, IL6:43 PMSt. Louis, MO€3041One-way0 transfers
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5:58 PM1h26Joliet, IL7:24 PMSt. Louis, MO€3111One-way0 transfers
8:35 PM1h28Joliet, IL10:03 PMSt. Louis, MO€3371One-way0 transfers
9:40 PM1h20Joliet, IL11:00 PMSt. Louis, MO€3411One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO
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This is compared to other travel options from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A train is €171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average €238.
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Joliet, IL and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Joliet Station, Joliet, IL and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
- Buses mostly depart from Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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