The train between Dover and Chicago takes 26h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Dover to Chicago. 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 once daily between Dover and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 8:17 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 26h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Chicago station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
Dover to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Dover and Chicago is 1,378.2 km. The road distance is 1,742 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Chicago Union Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 24h 59m.
