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.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Tampa. 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 Tampa at 12:27 PM. 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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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Tampa station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 40h 47m.
Chicago to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
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The distance between Chicago and Tampa is 1,618 km. The road distance is 2,888 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 40h 47m.