The average train between Chatham and Hackensack takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham to Hackensack. 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 hourly between Chatham and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Chatham to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Chatham and Hackensack is 32.9 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 50m.