Montréal to Joliet by train
Joliet lies 1,248 km (775 mi) west of Montréal, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,522 km (946 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Montréal | Joliet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 147,861 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Montreal Central Station, McGill, Lucien-L'Allier | Joliet Union Station, Joliet |
Clocks in Joliet are 1 h behind Montréal right now, so a 16 h 53 min journey lands only 15 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Joliet
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Joliet from Montréal?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, west of Montréal; by road roughly 1,522 km (946 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Joliet by train?
About 16 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Joliet?
Joliet is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Joliet?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.