- Distance: 2,227.1 mi
- Duration: 2d 1h
The average train between California and Illinois takes 2d 1h and the fastest train takes 44h 34m. There is at least one train per day from California to Illinois. 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 California and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from California is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Illinois at 1:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from California station and arriving at Illinois station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2d 1h.
California to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your California to Illinois train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between California and Illinois is 2,571.2 km. The road distance is 3,584 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
