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Trip Overview

The average train between Edison and Chicago takes 21h 28m and the fastest train takes 21h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Edison to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 28m
Duration
987 mi
Distance
$632
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Edison to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Edison and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edison is at 1:53 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 21h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edison to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edison to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 986.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 28m

What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Edison Station to Chicago Union Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 22h 22m.

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