The train between Chicago and Boston takes 22h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Boston. 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 Boston. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 2m. 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 Boston station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 22h 2m.
Chicago to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
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The distance between Chicago and Boston is 1,365.4 km. The road distance is 1,633 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 2m.
