The average train between Chicago and Saint Paul takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Saint Paul. 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 twice daily between Chicago and Saint Paul. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Saint Paul at 10:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 41m. 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 Saint Paul station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
Chicago to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
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The distance between Chicago and Saint Paul is 557.8 km. The road distance is 658 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 31m.