How to travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO

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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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€66

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€43

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4h 31m

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3h 47m

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The cheapest way to travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO is a train with an average price of €66.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Joliet, IL and St. Louis, MO including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO

How to get from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • American Airlines
    5:24 PM1h19
    Joliet, IL
    6:43 PMSt. Louis, MO
    3041One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • American Airlines
    5:24 PM1h19
    Joliet, IL
    6:43 PMSt. Louis, MO
    3041One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American Airlines
    5:24 PM1h19
    Joliet, IL
    6:43 PMSt. Louis, MO
    3041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • United
    5:58 PM1h26
    Joliet, IL
    7:24 PMSt. Louis, MO
    3111One-way
    0 transfers
  • United
    8:35 PM1h28
    Joliet, IL
    10:03 PMSt. Louis, MO
    3371One-way
    0 transfers
  • American Airlines
    9:40 PM1h20
    Joliet, IL
    11:00 PMSt. Louis, MO
    3411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO

Travel to St. Louis, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO.

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There are 2 options to travel between Joliet, IL and St. Louis, MO including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO is a train with an average price of €66.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

The distance from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO is approximately 229 miles (369 km).
The average frequency per day from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Jefferson City, MO, Kansas City, MO, Rolla, MO, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Louis, MO and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in St. Louis, MO to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions in St. Louis, including the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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