IL → IL · about 244 miles
Centralia to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Centralia to Chicago. The fastest takes 4 hours 37 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:13 AM and the last at 5:08 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 4h 37m
- First train
- 4:13 AM
- Last train
- 5:08 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Centralia Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:13 AM | 9:15 AM | 5h 02m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:23 AM | 1:00 PM | 4h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:08 PM | 9:45 PM | 4h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Centralia Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Centralia
- Centralia Amtrak Station Map of Centralia Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Centralia
Questions
How long is the train from Centralia to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 37 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 37 minutes.
What time is the first train from Centralia to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:08 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Centralia to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Centralia?
Trains to Chicago leave from Centralia Amtrak Station.