The average train between Manhattan and Chicago takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Manhattan 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 4 times a day between Manhattan and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Chicago at 11:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Manhattan to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Manhattan station.
Manhattan to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Manhattan and Chicago is 58.5 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Metra operates a train from Manhattan to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 16m.