The train between Chicago and Carlsbad takes 45h 37m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Carlsbad. 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 Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Fullerton Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 37m.
Chicago to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
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The distance between Chicago and Carlsbad is 2,778 km. The road distance is 3,643 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 44h 54m.
