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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Long Island City takes 26h 4m and the fastest train takes 20h 28m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Chicago to Long Island City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 4m
Duration
960 mi
Distance
$623
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Long Island City train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Chicago and Long Island City. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Long Island City at 06:10:30. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 26h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMTA31h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA20h 28m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMTA31h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA20h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Long Island City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 959.7 mi
  • Duration: 26h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–850 and the journey takes 20h 12m.

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