IL → CA · about 1,744 miles
Chicago to Los Angeles train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Chicago to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 43 hours 57 minutes; the first train leaves at 1:30 PM and the last at 2:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 43h 57m
- First train
- 1:30 PM
- Last train
- 2:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Los Angeles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | 7:27 AM +2 day | 43h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 5:35 AM +3 day | 65h 25m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Los Angeles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct train takes 43 hours 57 minutes; the typical trip is 65 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM (Daily) and the last at 2:10 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Los Angeles leave from Chicago Union Station.