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Trip Overview

The average train between Silver Spring and Chesapeake takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Chesapeake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 58m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Silver Spring to Chesapeake train times

Trains run twice daily between Silver Spring and Chesapeake. The earliest departure is at 12:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Chesapeake at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 58m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 58m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Chesapeake? 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 Silver Spring to Chesapeake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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