The average train between Washington Metro and Chicago takes 17h 58m and the fastest train takes 17h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Washington Metro 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 Washington Metro and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington Metro is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 17h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington Metro to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Washington Metro station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.
Washington Metro to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington Metro to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Washington Metro and Chicago is 955.9 km. The road distance is 1,238 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–450 and the journey takes 17h 48m.
