The average train between San Jose and Illinois takes 2d 9h and the fastest train takes 2d 6h. There is at least one train per day from San Jose 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 San Jose and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Illinois at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Illinois. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Illinois station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 9h.
San Jose to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between San Jose and Illinois is 2,817.3 km. The road distance is 3,943 km.
You can take a train from San Jose to Chicago Union Station via Emeryville in around 2d 6h.