The train between Gaithersburg and Chicago takes 17h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:18 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 17h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
Gaithersburg to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
Gaithersburg to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Chicago is 931.6 km. The road distance is 1,214 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $210–470 and the journey takes 17h 16m.
