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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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
Chicago to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Palmdale Station.
The distance between Chicago and Palmdale is 2767.4 km. The road distance is 3189 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 46h 38m.
