The average train between Silver Spring and Chicago takes 21h 10m and the fastest train takes 17h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Silver Spring 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 6 times a week between Silver Spring and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
Silver Spring to Chicago train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
Silver Spring to Chicago train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Chicago is 952.1 km. The road distance is 1,224 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 17h 24m.
