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The train between Boston and Chicago takes 22h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Boston 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 Boston and Chicago. The service departs Boston at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Chicago at 10:12:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 22m.
Boston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Boston and Chicago is 1365.4 km. The road distance is 1577 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 22h 22m.
