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Texas to Illinois trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Texas and Illinois takes 45h 35m and the fastest train takes 45h 5m. The train runs, on average, 2 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.

45h 35m
Duration
1,295 mi
Distance
$835
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Texas to Illinois train times

Trains run twice a week between Texas and Illinois. The service departs Texas at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Illinois at 09:15:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak45h 5m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak46h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Texas to Illinois? 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: 1,294.8 mi
  • Duration: 45h 35m

What companies run services between Texas, USA and Illinois, USA?

You can take a train from Houston to Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h.

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