- Distance: 294.6 mi
- Duration: 5h 51m
The average train between Birmingham and Chicago takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Birmingham and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.
Birmingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Troy Amtrak Station.
Birmingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your Birmingham to Chicago train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Birmingham and Chicago is 371.2 km. The road distance is 474 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Troy Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
