IL → CA · about 1,845 miles
Chicago to Emeryville train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Emeryville. The fastest takes 52 hours 57 minutes; every train leaves at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 52h 57m
- Leaves at
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Emeryville. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 4:57 PM +2 day | 52h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 5:14 PM +2 day | 53h 14m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Emeryville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Emeryville
- Emeryville Amtrak station Map of Emeryville Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Emeryville to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Emeryville?
The fastest direct train takes 52 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Emeryville?
Every departure is at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Emeryville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Emeryville leave from Chicago Union Station.