The train between Chicago and Birmingham takes 45h 10m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Birmingham. 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 5 times a week between Chicago and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Birmingham station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 10m.
Chicago to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Birmingham station.
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The distance between Chicago and Birmingham is 931.9 km. The road distance is 2,069 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Birmingham via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 28h 47m.
