AZ → IL · about 1,419 miles
Benson to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Benson to Chicago. The fastest takes 49 hours 56 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:53 AM and the last at 9:53 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 49h 56m
- First train
- 8:53 AM
- Last train
- 9:53 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Benson Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:53 AM New | 1:49 PM +2 day | 50h 56m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:53 AM | 1:49 PM +2 day | 49h 56m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Questions
How long is the train from Benson to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 49 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Benson to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 9:53 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Benson to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Benson?
Trains to Chicago leave from Benson Amtrak.