The average train between Altoona and Chicago takes 16h 20m and the fastest train takes 15h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Altoona to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Altoona and Chicago. The service departs Altoona at 5:16 PM in the evening, which arrives into Chicago at 08:45:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Altoona to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
Altoona to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
Altoona to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Altoona and Chicago is 786.7 km. The road distance is 875 km.
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 13h 35m.
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