The average train between Chicago and Reston takes 18h 5m and the fastest train takes 18h 1m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Reston. 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 Reston. 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 Reston at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Reston. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Reston station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
Chicago to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
The distance between Chicago and Reston is 928.1 km. The road distance is 1,267 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $410–650 and the journey takes 16h 41m.
