The average train between Waterbury and Chicago takes 25h 5m and the fastest train takes 24h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Waterbury 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 Waterbury and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbury is at 10:18 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at State St @ Meriden Transit Center and take an average of 25h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Meriden station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Springfield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
Waterbury to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meriden station.
Waterbury to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Waterbury and Chicago is 1208.9 km. The road distance is 1384 km.
You can take a bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Chicago Union Station via State St @ Meriden Transit Center, Meriden, and Springfield in around 23h 14m.
