The average train between Chicago and Chester takes 23h 23m and the fastest train takes 20h 36m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Chester. 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 Chester. 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 Chester at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 23h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Chester station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.
Chicago to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
The distance between Chicago and Chester is 1,055.2 km. The road distance is 1,430 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Chester Transit Center via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Wilmington in around 20h 12m.
