The average train between Chicago and Clayton takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Clayton. 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 day between Chicago and Clayton. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Clayton at 4:48 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Louis and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Clayton. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Clayton station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Chicago to Clayton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Clayton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
The distance between Chicago and Clayton is 426.1 km. The road distance is 464 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 46m.