The train between Chicago and El Monte takes 43h 34m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to El Monte. 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 El Monte. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 1:30 PM which arrives into El Monte at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at San Bernardino and take an average of 43h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at El Monte station via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 34m.
Chicago to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at El Monte station.
The distance between Chicago and El Monte is 2,785.6 km. The road distance is 3,542 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to El Monte via San Bernardino and San Bernardino Depot in around 43h 31m.
