The average train between Hollywood and Chicago takes 2d 2h and the fastest train takes 45h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Hollywood 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 Hollywood and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hollywood is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and take an average of 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives +2 days

47h 1m • 1 change
Arrives +3 days

2d 16h • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

47h 1m • 1 change
Arrives +3 days

2d 16h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hollywood to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Hollywood station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 2h.
Hollywood to Chicago train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Hollywood to Chicago train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Hollywood and Chicago is 2,808.6 km. The road distance is 3,598 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 23m.