The train between Chicago and Atlanta takes 2d 1h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Atlanta. 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 5 times a week between Chicago and Atlanta. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Atlanta at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Atlanta. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Atlanta station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 1h.
Chicago to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peachtree Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Atlanta is 947.2 km. The road distance is 2,334 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 33h 27m.