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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington Heights and Chicago takes 27h 37m and the fastest train takes 20h 7m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Washington Heights 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.

27h 37m
Duration
964 mi
Distance
$603
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Washington Heights to Chicago train times

Trains run twice a week between Washington Heights and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 27h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MTAAmtrak20h 7m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MTAAmtrak35h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Heights 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: 964.2 mi
  • Duration: 27h 37m

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–850 and the journey takes 19h 32m.

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