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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Swarthmore takes 20h 39m and the fastest train takes 20h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Swarthmore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 39m
Duration
911 mi
Distance
$576
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Swarthmore train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Swarthmore. The service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Swarthmore at 16:13:00. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 20h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA20h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA20h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA20h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA20h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA20h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA20h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Swarthmore? 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: 911.3 mi
  • Duration: 20h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Swarthmore via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 20h 18m.

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