The train between Chicago and Houston takes 30h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Chicago to Houston. 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 on demand between Chicago and Houston. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 30h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Houston. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Houston station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Chicago to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
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The distance between Chicago and Houston is 1,515.1 km. The road distance is 2,084 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.
