The average train between Chicago and Portsmouth takes 24h 26m and the fastest train takes 23h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Petersburg Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.
Chicago to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
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The distance between Chicago and Portsmouth is 1,122.4 km. The road distance is 1,592 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 23h 41m.
