The train between Birmingham and Chicago takes 44h 12m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Birmingham 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 6 times a week between Birmingham and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 1:03 PM which arrives into Chicago at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Chicago station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 12m.
Birmingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
Birmingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Chicago is 931.9 km. The road distance is 2,069 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham to Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 28h 39m.
