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Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $155 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. 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 $155, while a train costs an average of $155.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$155 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m 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 St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL costing on average $163.
A train is $103 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL costing on average $258.
Other travel options to Joliet, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
Tickets start at around $155 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-101.74. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 41m 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 St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL
How to get from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UA5415:30 PM1h31St. Louis Lambert International Airport7:01 PMO'Hare International Airport$3061One-way0 transfers
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- UA5415:30 PM1h31St. Louis Lambert International Airport7:01 PMO'Hare International Airport$3061One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA281811:01 AM1h28St. Louis Lambert International Airport12:29 PMO'Hare International Airport$3161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- UA277912:59 PM1h31St. Louis Lambert International Airport2:30 PMO'Hare International Airport$3061One-way0 transfers
- UA44236:00 AM1h33St. Louis Lambert International Airport7:33 AMO'Hare International Airport$3061One-way0 transfers
- UA27498:00 AM1h34St. Louis Lambert International Airport9:34 AMO'Hare International Airport$3061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL:
A train is $73 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL costing on average $163.
A train is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Joliet, IL costing on average $575.
Other travel options to Joliet, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Joliet, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Joliet Station, Joliet, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, MO and arrive in Naperville, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Joliet, IL by train.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Joliet, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Joliet, IL by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
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