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Trip Overview

The train between Riverside and Chicago takes 42h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Riverside 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.

42h 4m
Duration
2,167 mi
Distance
$1,400
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Riverside to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Riverside and Chicago. The service departs Riverside at 6:38 PM in the evening, which arrives into Chicago at 14:42:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riverside to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,166.8 mi
  • Duration: 42h 4m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,900 and the journey takes 42h 4m.

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