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Trip Overview

The average train between Hackensack and Chicago takes 21h 29m and the fastest train takes 21h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Hackensack 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 29m
Duration
971 mi
Distance
$632
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Hackensack to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Hackensack and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 2:03 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 21h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack 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 Hackensack to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 970.6 mi
  • Duration: 21h 29m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Essex Street to Chicago Union Station via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 21h 59m.

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