The average train between Chicago and Boston University takes 24h 14m and the fastest train takes 22h 10m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Boston University. 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 Boston University. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Boston University at 06:00:00. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 24h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Boston station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.
Chicago to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Chicago and Boston University is 1361.7 km. The road distance is 1575 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 21h 54m.
