The average train between Chicago and Swarthmore takes 20h 4m and the fastest train takes 19h 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Swarthmore. 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 Swarthmore at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 20h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Swarthmore station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.
Chicago to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Chicago and Swarthmore is 1,054.2 km. The road distance is 1,469 km.
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 24m.
