The train between Montreal and Chicago takes 24h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Montreal 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 Montreal and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montreal is at 11:10 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Montreal to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Montreal station and arriving at Chicago station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.
Montreal to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
Montreal to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Montreal and Chicago is 1,197 km. The road distance is 1,641 km.
You can take a train from Montreal Central Station to Chicago Union Station via Schenectady in around 24h 5m.