The average train between Chicago and Takoma Park takes 17h 32m and the fastest train takes 17h 31m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Takoma Park. 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 Takoma Park. The service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Takoma Park at 13:11:00. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 17h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Takoma Park. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Rockville Amtrak station via Rockville Amtrak station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
Chicago to Takoma Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Takoma Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
The distance between Chicago and Takoma Park is 954.2 km. The road distance is 1101 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $410–650 and the journey takes 16h 41m.
