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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort Madison and Chicago takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Fort Madison 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.

4h 24m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
$65
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Fort Madison to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Fort Madison and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort Madison is at 10:41 AM which arrives into Chicago at 3:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 48m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort Madison 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.

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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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