The average train between Franklin and Chicago takes 26h 20m and the fastest train takes 23h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Franklin 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 6 times a week between Franklin and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franklin is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 26h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Franklin station and arriving at Chicago station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
Franklin to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Franklin and Chicago is 1,339.8 km. The road distance is 1,673 km.
You can take a train from Franklin to Chicago Union Station via Back Bay and Boston in around 24h 6m.