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Chicago to Palmdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Palmdale takes 2d and the fastest train takes 47h 16m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Palmdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d
Duration
2,296 mi
Distance
$1,465
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Palmdale train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Palmdale. The service departs Chicago at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Palmdale at 11:41:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains47h 16m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2d 1h • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2d 1h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains47h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains47h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Palmdale? 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: 2,296.4 mi
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 46h 38m.

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