TX → IL · about 978 miles
Austin to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Austin to Chicago. The fastest takes 28 hours 23 minutes; every train leaves at 9:26 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 28h 23m
- Leaves at
- 9:26 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Austin and arrives at Chicago Union Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:26 AM | 1:49 PM +1 day | 28h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Austin Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Austin
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Austin
Questions
How long is the train from Austin to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 28 hours 23 minutes; the typical trip is 28 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Austin to Chicago?
Every departure is at 9:26 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Austin to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Austin?
Trains to Chicago leave from Austin Amtrak station.