Queens to Joliet by train
Joliet lies 1,196 km (743 mi) west of Queens, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 11 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,459 km (907 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Queens | Joliet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 147,861 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street | Joliet Union Station, Joliet |
Clocks in Joliet are 1 h behind Queens right now, so a 16 h 11 min journey lands only 15 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Joliet from Queens?
1,196 km (743 mi) in a straight line, west of Queens; by road roughly 1,459 km (907 mi).
How long does it take to get from Queens to Joliet by train?
About 16 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Queens and Joliet?
Joliet is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.