The train between Herndon and Chicago takes 18h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Herndon 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 Herndon and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Herndon is at 2:57 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 18h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Herndon station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.
Herndon to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
Herndon to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Herndon and Chicago is 924.5 km. The road distance is 1,271 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 17h 24m.
