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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Downingtown takes 21h 45m and the fastest train takes 21h 41m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Downingtown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 45m
Duration
932 mi
Distance
$597
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Downingtown train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Downingtown. The service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Downingtown at 17:21:00. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 21h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak21h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak21h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak21h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak21h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak21h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak21h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Downingtown? 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.

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  • Distance: 932.3 mi
  • Duration: 21h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Downingtown Amtrak via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 20h 58m.

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