The average train between New York (State) and Illinois takes 21h 31m and the fastest train takes 19h 43m. There is at least one train per day from New York (State) to Illinois. 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 New York (State) and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Illinois at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 21h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Illinois. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Illinois station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
New York (State) to Illinois train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York (State) to Illinois train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between New York (State) and Illinois is 1,178.7 km. The road distance is 1,541 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $310–650 and the journey takes 19h 32m.
