The average train between Chicago and Newark takes 23h 11m and the fastest train takes 20h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Newark. 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 Newark. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Newark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Newark. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Newark station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.
Chicago to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Newark is 1,129.9 km. The road distance is 1,555 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–480 and the journey takes 20h 12m.