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Trip Overview

The average train between Summit and Chicago takes 21h 34m and the fastest train takes 21h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Summit 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.

21h 34m
Duration
979 mi
Distance
$630
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Summit to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Summit and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Summit is at 1:42 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 21h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Summit 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.

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  • Distance: 979.1 mi
  • Duration: 21h 34m

What companies run services between Summit, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Summit to Chicago Union Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 22h 16m.

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