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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Rutherford takes 22h 26m and the fastest train takes 21h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Rutherford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 26m
Duration
967 mi
Distance
$630
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Rutherford train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Rutherford. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Rutherford at 19:37:00. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 22h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Rutherford? 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: 966.5 mi
  • Duration: 22h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rutherford, 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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