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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $229 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $294 (€234).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
301 Lincoln Service8:12 AM3h49Joliet Station, Joliet, IL12:01 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
301 Lincoln Service8:12 AM3h49Joliet Station, Joliet, IL12:01 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA295610:40 PM1h16O'Hare International Airport11:56 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$5151One-way0 transfers
Other options
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner10:40 AM4h11Joliet Station, Joliet, IL2:51 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$641One-way0 transfers
21 Texas Eagle3:05 PM4h20Joliet Station, Joliet, IL7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$771One-way0 transfers
305 Lincoln Service6:10 PM4h13Joliet Station, Joliet, IL10:23 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$771One-way0 transfers
AA192610:25 AM1h22O'Hare International Airport11:47 AMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$5151One-way0 transfers
UA449111:25 AM1h22O'Hare International Airport12:47 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$5151One-way0 transfers
UA46139:15 AM1h33O'Hare International Airport10:48 AMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$5151One-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 $229 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Joliet, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $294 (€234).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 24 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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to St. Louis, MO by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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