The average train between Chicago and Irvine takes 45h 35m and the fastest train takes 45h 11m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Irvine. 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 Irvine. 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 Irvine at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 45h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Irvine station via Fullerton Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.
Chicago to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Irvine is 2,789.4 km. The road distance is 3,568 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 42h 44m.