The average train between Newark and Chicago takes 21h 23m and the fastest train takes 21h 18m. There is at least one train per day from Newark 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 Newark and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newark is at 1:54 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 21h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Chicago station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
Newark to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Newark to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Newark and Chicago is 1,129.9 km. The road distance is 1,555 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 21h 48m.
