The average train between Chicago and Washington, DC takes 19h 20m and the fastest train takes 17h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Washington, DC at 1:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 20m. 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 Washington, DC station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 19h 20m.
Chicago to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Washington, DC is 957.7 km. The road distance is 1,236 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–440 and the journey takes 17h 25m.
