Trains tickets from Joliet to Springfield, IL

TodayAug 4
from $51
TomorrowAug 5
from $24
WedAug 6
from $24
ThuAug 7
from $24
FriAug 8
from $29
SatAug 9
from $29
SunAug 10
from $42
MonAug 11

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Joliet
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Joliet
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Joliet
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Joliet
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Joliet
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Joliet to Springfield.

Bus
Average Price$59 - $59Average Duration2h 1m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$17 - $213Average Duration2h 15m
21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Joliet to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 1mAverage Duration
$59Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Joliet to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$29
Average train trip duration2h 15m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure8:12am
Distance145 miles (233 km)
Latest train departure8:00pm

Joliet to Springfield Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/02
$32
08/03
$156
Today
$48
08/05
$22
08/06
$22
08/07
$22
08/08
$26
08/09
$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Joliet to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Joliet to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $204 for a train ticket from Joliet to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Joliet to Springfield is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Springfield, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Joliet and Springfield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Joliet to Springfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Joliet to Springfield, IL?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Joliet and Springfield, IL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $29 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $17. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Springfield, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from Joliet to Springfield, IL in about 2h 1m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Springfield, IL to Joliet

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