The train between Reston and Chicago takes 18h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Reston 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 Reston and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reston is at 3:02 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 18h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
Reston to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Reston and Chicago is 928.1 km. The road distance is 1,271 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–450 and the journey takes 17h 48m.
