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Washington to Chicago Union Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Chicago Union Station takes 19h 35m and the fastest train takes 17h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Washington to Chicago Union Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 35m
Duration
768 mi
Distance
$500
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Washington to Chicago Union Station train times

Trains run once daily between Washington and Chicago Union Station. The earliest departure is at 11:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Chicago Union Station at 8:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 23h 46m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Chicago Union Station? 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: 767.9 mi
  • Duration: 19h 35m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $420–650 and the journey takes 17h 48m.

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