The train between Chicago and Altoona takes 14h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Altoona. 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 Chicago and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Altoona at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Altoona station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
Chicago to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Altoona is 786.7 km. The road distance is 950 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 54m.