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The average train between Chester and Washington takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 16m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
$324
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
2h 13m
$28–654

Chester to Washington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 3m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 17m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 121.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.

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