The average train between Chicago and Dover takes 26h 6m and the fastest train takes 25h 29m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Dover. 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 6 times a week between Chicago and Dover. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 26h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Dover. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Dover station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.
Chicago to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dover station.
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The distance between Chicago and Dover is 1,378.2 km. The road distance is 1,742 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Dover via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 24h 34m.
