The train between Gainesville and Chicago takes 35h 1m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Gainesville and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Gainesville is at 12:24 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 1m. 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 Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 1m.
Gainesville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gainesville 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 905.7 km. The road distance is 2,048 km.
You can take a train from Gainesville Station to Chicago Union Station via Charlottesville in around 32h 23m.
