The average train between Chicago and Media takes 20h 13m and the fastest train takes 19h 39m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Media. 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 6 times a week between Chicago and Media. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Media at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 20h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Media. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Media station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.
Chicago to Media train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Media train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Chicago and Media is 1,050.6 km. The road distance is 1,473 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Media via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 20h 30m.