The average train between Long Island and Chicago takes 22h 35m and the fastest train takes 20h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Long Island 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 6 times a week between Long Island and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 3:03 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 22h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Chicago station via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
Long Island to Chicago train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Long Island to Chicago train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Long Island and Chicago is 1,219.8 km. The road distance is 1,544 km.
You can take a subway from Queensboro Plaza to Chicago Union Station via Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 21h 17m.
