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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Joliet takes 26h 19m and the fastest train takes 21h 33m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Philadelphia to Joliet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 19m
Duration
943 mi
Distance
$835
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Joliet train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Philadelphia and Joliet. The earliest departure is at 12:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Joliet at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 26h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetra22h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetra22h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetra22h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetra44h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetra21h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Joliet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 943.4 mi
  • Duration: 26h 19m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Joliet via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 22h 58m.

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