The average train between Chicago and Thornton takes 23h 24m and the fastest train takes 19h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Thornton. 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 Thornton. The service departs Chicago at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Thornton at 05:44:30. All services require a transfer at Denver and take an average of 23h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Denver station via Denver station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.
Chicago to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
The distance between Chicago and Thornton is 1472.7 km. The road distance is 1599 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 18h 56m.
