The train between Chicago and Houston takes 46h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per 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 twice a week between Chicago and Houston. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Houston at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46h 13m. 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 46h 13m.
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.
