The average train between Chicago and Penn Station takes 18h 22m and the fastest train takes 18h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Penn Station. 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 6 times a week between Chicago and Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Penn Station at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 18h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Penn Station. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Penn Station station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
Chicago to Penn Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Penn Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Book your Chicago to Penn Station train tickets online with Amtrak and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
The distance between Chicago and Penn Station is 971.9 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Penn Station via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Baltimore Penn Station in around 18h 30m.
