IL → NC · about 647 miles
Chicago to Hamlet train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Hamlet. The fastest takes 26 hours 28 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:35 PM and the last at 6:40 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 26h 28m
- First train
- 5:35 PM
- Last train
- 6:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Hamlet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:35 PM New | 10:08 PM +1 day | 27h 33m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:40 PM | 10:08 PM +1 day | 26h 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Hamlet The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Hamlet
- Hamlet Amtrak Station Map of Hamlet Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Hamlet to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Hamlet?
The fastest direct train takes 26 hours 28 minutes; the typical trip is 26 hours 28 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Hamlet?
The earliest departure is at 5:35 PM (Sun) and the last at 6:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Hamlet?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Hamlet leave from Chicago Union Station.