The average train between Branford and Chicago takes 27h 43m and the fastest train takes 23h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Branford 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 Branford and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Branford is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 27h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 42m • 2 changes
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36h 13m • 2 changes
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22h 8m • 2 changes
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37h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Branford to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Branford station and arriving at Chicago station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.
Branford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Branford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Branford and Chicago is 1,232.4 km. The road distance is 1,674 km.
You can take a train from Branford to Chicago Union Station via New Haven and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 23h 2m.