The train between Chicago and Austin takes 28h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Austin. 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 Chicago and Austin. The earliest departure is at 1:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 1:52 PM which arrives into Austin at 6:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Austin station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 28h 43m.
Chicago to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
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The distance between Chicago and Austin is 1,576.3 km. The road distance is 1,961 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $330–750 and the journey takes 28h 43m.
