The train between Texas and Illinois takes 45h 5m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Texas to Illinois. 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 3 times a week between Texas and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Texas is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Illinois at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Texas to Illinois. However, there are services departing from Texas station and arriving at Illinois station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.
Texas to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Texas to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Texas and Illinois is 1,278.5 km. The road distance is 2,084 km.
You can take a train from Houston to Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.
