The average train between Chester and Silver Spring takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Silver Spring. 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Wilmington and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Chester to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Wilmington station.
Chester to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Chester and Silver Spring is 172.3 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.