The train between Chicago and Pasadena takes 45h 10m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Pasadena. 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 5 times a week between Chicago and Pasadena. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Pasadena at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 45h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Pasadena station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 10m.
Chicago to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between Chicago and Pasadena is 2,791.2 km. The road distance is 3,600 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 32m.
