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Chicago to Poughkeepsie train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Poughkeepsie. The fastest takes 18 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:30 PM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 18h 43m
- First train
- 8:30 PM
- Last train
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Poughkeepsie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 PM New | 5:13 PM +1 day | 19h 43m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 5:13 PM +1 day | 18h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Poughkeepsie The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Poughkeepsie
- Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station Map of Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Poughkeepsie to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Poughkeepsie?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 18 hours 43 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Poughkeepsie?
The earliest departure is at 8:30 PM (Sun) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Poughkeepsie?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Poughkeepsie leave from Chicago Union Station.