The train between Chicago and Texas takes 46h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Chicago to Texas. 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 twice a week between Chicago and Texas. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Texas at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Texas. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Texas station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 13m.
Chicago to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
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The distance between Chicago and Texas is 1,528 km. The road distance is 2,084 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.
