The train between Houston and Chicago takes 45h 5m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Houston 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 3 times a week between Houston and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Houston is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Chicago at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Houston to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Houston station and arriving at Chicago station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.
Houston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Houston and Chicago is 1,515.1 km. The road distance is 2,084 km.
You can take a train from Houston to Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.
