The average train between Chicago and Waterbury takes 28h 37m and the fastest train takes 23h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Waterbury. 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 Waterbury. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Waterbury at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Springfield and take an average of 28h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Waterbury station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 37m.
Chicago to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Meriden station.
The distance between Chicago and Waterbury is 1,208.9 km. The road distance is 1,568 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to E Main St @ Phoenix St via Springfield, Meriden, and State St @ Meriden Transit Center in around 22h 14m.
