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Trip Overview

The average train between Swarthmore College and Chicago takes 22h 3m and the fastest train takes 21h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Swarthmore College 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.

22h 3m
Duration
913 mi
Distance
$835
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Swarthmore College to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Swarthmore College and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore College is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Swarthmore and take an average of 22h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak22h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak22h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak22h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak21h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak22h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak22h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak22h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore College 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: 913.1 mi
  • Duration: 22h 3m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Swarthmore College to Chicago Union Station via Swarthmore, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 21h 55m.

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