IL → TX · about 978 miles
Chicago to Austin train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Chicago to Austin. The fastest takes 28 hours 57 minutes; every train leaves at 2:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 28h 57m
- Leaves at
- 2:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Austin. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:10 PM | 7:07 PM +1 day | 28h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Austin The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Austin
Return trip: Austin to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Austin?
The fastest direct train takes 28 hours 57 minutes; the typical trip is 28 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Austin?
Every departure is at 2:10 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Austin?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Austin leave from Chicago Union Station.