The average train between Chicago and Washington DC takes 17h 11m and the fastest train takes 17h 9m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Chicago and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 17h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Washington DC station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
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 Rockville Amtrak station.
The distance between Chicago and Washington DC is 955.5 km. The road distance is 1,234 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–470 and the journey takes 16h 36m.
