The average train between Hempstead and Chicago takes 21h 13m and the fastest train takes 21h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Hempstead 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 Hempstead and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:44 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 21h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.
Hempstead to Chicago train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hempstead to Chicago train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Hempstead and Chicago is 1,176.3 km. The road distance is 1,574 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–600 and the journey takes 19h 32m.
