The average train between Irvine and Chicago takes 44h 10m and the fastest train takes 43h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Irvine 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 once daily between Irvine and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Irvine is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton and take an average of 44h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 10m.
Irvine to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Irvine to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Irvine and Chicago is 2,789.4 km. The road distance is 3,568 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 42h 47m.
