The average train between New York and Chicago takes 22h 10m and the fastest train takes 19h 32m. There is at least one train per day from New York 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 New York and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 22h 10m.
New York to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between New York and Chicago is 1,144.4 km. The road distance is 1,539 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 19h 32m.
