The average train between Washington and Chicago takes 19h 34m and the fastest train takes 17h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Washington 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 Washington and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 19h 34m.
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Washington and Chicago is 955.5 km. The road distance is 1,236 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–450 and the journey takes 17h 40m.
