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Trip Overview

The average train between Burbank and Chicago takes 2d 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.

2d
Duration
2,238 mi
Distance
$1,408
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Burbank to Chicago train times

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 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak44h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 52m • 1 change
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    Arrives +3 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2d 15h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 52m • 1 change
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    Arrives +3 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2d 15h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak44h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burbank to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Burbank to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,238 mi
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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