The train between Boston and Chicago takes 22h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Boston 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 Boston and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Boston is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 22h 22m.
Boston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Boston and Chicago is 1,365.4 km. The road distance is 1,633 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 22m.
