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Trip Overview

The train between Kannapolis and Chicago takes 40h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kannapolis 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.

40h 15m
Duration
1,215 mi
Distance
$790
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Kannapolis to Chicago train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Kannapolis and Chicago. The service departs Kannapolis at 5:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Chicago at 08:45:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kannapolis to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,214.6 mi
  • Duration: 40h 15m

What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kannapolis to Chicago Union Station via Cary in around 28h 48m.

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