The average train between Chicago and New York takes 22h 22m and the fastest train takes 20h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to New York. 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 once daily between Chicago and New York. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into New York at 6:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 22m. 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 New York station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 22h 22m.
Chicago to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
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The distance between Chicago and New York is 1,144.4 km. The road distance is 1,539 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–480 and the journey takes 20h 12m.
