IL → IL · about 111 miles
Chicago to Rantoul train schedule
Amtrak runs 9 direct trains a week from Chicago to Rantoul. The fastest takes 2 hours 3 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 4:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 2h 03m
- First train
- 8:15 AM
- Last train
- 4:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Rantoul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 10:19 AM | 2h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 6:08 PM | 2h 03m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Rantoul The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Rantoul
- Rantoul Amtrak Map of Rantoul Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Rantoul to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Rantoul?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 3 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Rantoul?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Rantoul?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Rantoul leave from Chicago Union Station.