The train between San Diego and Chicago takes 46h 41m. There is at least one train per day from San Diego 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 once daily between San Diego and Chicago. The service departs San Diego at 2:01 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Chicago at 14:42:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Chicago. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 41m.
San Diego to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between San Diego and Chicago is 2786.9 km. The road distance is 3338 km.
You can take a train from San Diego to Chicago Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 6m.
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