The average train between Illinois and Houston takes 46h 43m and the fastest train takes 46h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Illinois to Houston. 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 twice a week between Illinois and Houston. The service departs Illinois at 8:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into Houston at 18:18:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Illinois to Houston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Houston station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 43m.
Illinois to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
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The distance between Illinois and Houston is 1267.3 km. The road distance is 1728 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.
