The train between Gainesville and Chicago takes 26h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Gainesville 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 Gainesville and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainesville is at 11:03 AM which arrives into Chicago at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gainesville to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Gainesville station and arriving at Chicago station via Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.
Gainesville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gainesville Amtrak station.
Gainesville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Gainesville and Chicago is 1,239.3 km. The road distance is 1,741 km.
You can take a train from Gainesville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station via Fort Worth in around 25h 50m.
