The average train between Burbank and Chicago takes 2d 1h and the fastest train takes 43h 52m. There is at least one train per day from Burbank 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 Burbank and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Burbank is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 2d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives +2 days

45h 52m • 1 change
Arrives +3 days

2d 17h • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

45h 52m • 1 change
Arrives +3 days

2d 17h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Burbank station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 1h.
Burbank to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
Burbank to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Burbank and Chicago is 2,803 km. The road distance is 3,602 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 43h 23m.