The average train between Chicago and Manhattan takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Manhattan. 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 4 times a day between Chicago and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 12:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Manhattan station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
Chicago to Manhattan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Manhattan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Manhattan station.
The distance between Chicago and Manhattan is 58.5 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Manhattan 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m.