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San Luis Obispo to Chicago trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Luis Obispo and Chicago takes 2d 11h and the fastest train takes 2d 6h. There is at least one train per day from San Luis Obispo 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.

2d 11h
Duration
2,449 mi
Distance
$1,543
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Luis Obispo to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between San Luis Obispo and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Luis Obispo is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 1 change
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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 1 change
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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Luis Obispo to Chicago? 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: 2,448.5 mi
  • Duration: 2d 11h

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Chicago Union Station via Los Angeles in around 2d 2h.

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