The average train between El Monte and Chicago takes 43h 15m and the fastest train takes 43h 4m. There is at least one train per day from El Monte 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.
Trains run once daily between El Monte and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from El Monte is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at San Bernardino Depot and take an average of 43h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Chicago. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Chicago station via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 15m.
El Monte to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between El Monte and Chicago is 2,785.6 km. The road distance is 3,542 km.
You can take a train from El Monte to Chicago Union Station via San Bernardino Depot and San Bernardino in around 43h 55m.