The train between Bethesda and Chicago takes 17h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Bethesda 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 Bethesda and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:09 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 4:12 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 17h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
Bethesda to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
Bethesda to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Bethesda and Chicago is 946.7 km. The road distance is 1,222 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–450 and the journey takes 17h 16m.