The average train between Illinois and Washington takes 18h 41m and the fastest train takes 17h 25m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Illinois to Washington. 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 5 times a week between Illinois and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Illinois is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Washington at 1:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Illinois station and arriving at Washington station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18h 41m.
Illinois to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between Illinois and Washington is 1,071.1 km. The road distance is 1,236 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–450 and the journey takes 17h 25m.