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 service departs Chicago at 8:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into Texas at 18:18:00. 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 Union Station and arriving at Houston station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station. 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 1528 km. The road distance is 1728 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.
