VA → IL · about 552 miles
Charlottesville to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Charlottesville to Chicago. The fastest takes 20 hours 53 minutes; every train leaves at 2:32 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 20h 53m
- Leaves at
- 2:32 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlottesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:32 PM | 10:25 AM +1 day | 20h 53m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlottesville
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the train from Charlottesville to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 20 hours 53 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlottesville to Chicago?
Every departure is at 2:32 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Charlottesville to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlottesville?
Trains to Chicago leave from Charlottesville Amtrak station.