The average train between Silver Spring and Chester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring to Chester. 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 every 2 hours between Silver Spring and Chester. The earliest departure is at 1:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Chester. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Chester station via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Silver Spring to Chester train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Chester train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Wilmington station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Chester is 172.3 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.