The train between Silver Spring and Chicago takes 18h 8m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Silver Spring and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 3:37 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 18h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring 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.
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 18h 8m.
Silver Spring to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
Silver Spring to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Chicago is 952.1 km. The road distance is 1,248 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $210–470 and the journey takes 17h 16m.
