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Illinois to Sacramento trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Illinois and Sacramento takes 2d 3h. There is at least one train per day from Illinois to Sacramento. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 3h
Duration
2,317 mi
Distance
$1,500
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Illinois to Sacramento train times

Trains run once daily between Illinois and Sacramento. The service departs Illinois at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Sacramento at 15:05:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 2d 3h • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 2d 3h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 2d 3h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 2d 3h • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 2d 3h • Direct

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 2d 3h • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 2d 3h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Sacramento? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Illinois to Sacramento.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,316.7 mi
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–2,000 and the journey takes 2d 3h.

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