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Trip Overview

The train between Chicago and Tampa takes 40h 47m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Tampa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 47m
Duration
1,795 mi
Distance
$1,200
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chicago to Tampa train times

Trains run once daily between Chicago and Tampa. The service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Tampa at 12:27:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Tampa? 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: 1,794.8 mi
  • Duration: 40h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 40h 47m.

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