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Trip Overview

The average train between Pennsylvania and Illinois takes 20h 49m and the fastest train takes 20h 18m. There is at least one train per day from Pennsylvania 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.

20h 49m
Duration
904 mi
Distance
$825
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Pennsylvania to Illinois train times

Trains run once daily between Pennsylvania and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 12:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pennsylvania is at 1:27 PM which arrives into Illinois at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 20h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak20h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak20h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak20h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak20h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak20h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak20h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak21h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pennsylvania 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: 903.5 mi
  • Duration: 20h 49m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Illinois, USA?

You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Chicago Union Station via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 21h 20m.

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