The average train between Chicago and Silver Spring takes 17h 35m and the fastest train takes 17h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Silver Spring. 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 Silver Spring. 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 Silver Spring at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 17h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
Chicago to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
The distance between Chicago and Silver Spring is 952.1 km. The road distance is 1,248 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 16h 41m.
