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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Ana and Chicago takes 43h 39m and the fastest train takes 43h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Ana 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.

43h 39m
Duration
2,213 mi
Distance
$1,408
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Ana to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Ana and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santa Ana is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 16m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak44h 38m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak44h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak43h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Ana 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,212.7 mi
  • Duration: 43h 39m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 42h 47m.

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