The average train between Dover and Chicago takes 27h 32m and the fastest train takes 22h 32m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Dover and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 27h 32m. 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 Union Station via New York Penn Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
Dover to Chicago train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Dover and Chicago is 1094.6 km. The road distance is 1212 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Chicago Union Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 22h 52m.
