IL → WA · about 1,601 miles
Chicago to Ephrata train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Ephrata. The fastest takes 40 hours 23 minutes; every train leaves at 3:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 40h 23m
- Leaves at
- 3:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Ephrata Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:05 PM | 5:28 AM +2 day | 40h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Ephrata The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Ephrata
- Ephrata Amtrak Map of Ephrata Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Ephrata to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Ephrata?
The fastest direct train takes 40 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Ephrata?
Every departure is at 3:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Ephrata?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Ephrata leave from Chicago Union Station.