The train between Illinois and Texas takes 46h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Illinois to Texas. 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 Texas. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Illinois is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Texas at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Illinois to Texas. However, there are services departing from Illinois station and arriving at Texas station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 13m.
Illinois to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
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The distance between Illinois and Texas is 1,278.5 km. The road distance is 2,084 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.
