- Distance: 2,192.8 mi
- Duration: 45h 50m
The train between Washington and Chicago takes 45h 50m. There is at least one train per day from Washington 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 and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Chicago at 4:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 45h 50m.
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Washington and Chicago is 2,629.3 km. The road distance is 3,529 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
