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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Newark takes 23h 3m 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.

23h 3m
Duration
966 mi
Distance
$863
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Newark train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Newark. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Newark at 23:40:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak25h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela21h 3m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak25h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak20h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak25h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak Acela21h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Newark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 966.2 mi
  • Duration: 23h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–850 and the journey takes 20h 12m.

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