IL → MI · about 48 miles
Chicago to New Buffalo train schedule
Amtrak runs 19 direct trains a week from Chicago to New Buffalo. The fastest takes 1 hour 8 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:45 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 1h 08m
- First train
- 6:45 AM
- Last train
- 5:50 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at New Buffalo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | 9:02 AM | 1h 17m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 4:29 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 4:49 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:00 PM | 6:08 PM | 1h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 8:02 PM | 1h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in New Buffalo The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in New Buffalo
- New Buffalo Amtrak Map of New Buffalo Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Buffalo to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to New Buffalo?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 8 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 14 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to New Buffalo?
The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:50 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to New Buffalo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to New Buffalo leave from Chicago Union Station.