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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Illinois takes 22h 17m and the fastest train takes 19h 32m. There is at least one train per day from New York 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.

22h 17m
Duration
956 mi
Distance
$600
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

New York to Illinois train times

Trains run once daily between New York and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Illinois at 10:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 19h 32m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 28h 45m • Direct
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    train train 19h 32m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 19h 32m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 19h 32m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 28h 45m • Direct
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    train train 19h 32m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 19h 32m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 28h 45m • Direct
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    train train 19h 32m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York to Illinois? 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.

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  • Distance: 956.3 mi
  • Duration: 22h 17m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Illinois, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–850 and the journey takes 19h 32m.

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