The average train between Chicago and Gateway Arch takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Gateway Arch. 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 day between Chicago and Gateway Arch. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Gateway Arch at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Louis and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Gateway Arch. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Gateway Arch station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Chicago to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
The distance between Chicago and Gateway Arch is 421.6 km. The road distance is 455 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 46m.