The train between Chicago and Thornton takes 19h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Thornton. 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 Thornton. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Thornton at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Denver and take an average of 19h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Thornton station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.
Chicago to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
The distance between Chicago and Thornton is 1,472.7 km. The road distance is 1,673 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $290–650 and the journey takes 18h 56m.
