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Trip Overview

The train between Tampa and Chicago takes 40h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Tampa 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.

40h 56m
Duration
1,795 mi
Distance
$1,200
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Tampa to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Tampa and Chicago. The service departs Tampa at 4:49 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Chicago at 08:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tampa 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: 1,794.8 mi
  • Duration: 40h 56m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 40h 56m.

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