The train between Chicago and Gainesville takes 36h 30m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Chicago to Gainesville. 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 twice a week between Chicago and Gainesville. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Gainesville at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Gainesville station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.
Chicago to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gainesville Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Gainesville is 905.7 km. The road distance is 2,048 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Gainesville Station via Charlottesville in around 32h 13m.
