The train between Chicago and Tuscaloosa takes 43h 1m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Tuscaloosa. 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 week between Chicago and Tuscaloosa. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Tuscaloosa at 3:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Tuscaloosa station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 1m.
Chicago to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tuscaloosa Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Tuscaloosa is 963.6 km. The road distance is 1,980 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Tuscaloosa Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 26h 38m.
