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The train between Austin and Chicago takes 28h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Austin 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 Austin and Chicago. The service departs Austin at 9:26 AM in the morning, which arrives into Chicago at 13:49:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Austin station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h 23m.
Austin to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Austin and Chicago is 1576.3 km. The road distance is 1798 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,100 and the journey takes 28h 23m.
