The average train between Chicago and Swansea takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Swansea. 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 day between Chicago and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Swansea at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Louis and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Swansea station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Chicago to Swansea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Swansea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
The distance between Chicago and Swansea is 422.2 km. The road distance is 477 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 46m.