IL → MI · about 80 miles
Chicago to Dowagiac train schedule
Amtrak runs 11 direct trains a week from Chicago to Dowagiac. The fastest takes 1 hour 42 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:45 AM and the last at 4:00 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 1h 42m
- First train
- 6:45 AM
- Last train
- 4:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Dowagiac Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | 9:39 AM | 1h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:00 PM | 6:42 PM | 1h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Dowagiac The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Dowagiac
- Dowagiac Amtrak Station Map of Dowagiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Dowagiac to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Dowagiac?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 42 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 54 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Dowagiac?
The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 4:00 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Dowagiac?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Dowagiac leave from Chicago Union Station.