IL → CA · about 1,846 miles
Chicago to Richmond train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Richmond. The fastest takes 52 hours 47 minutes; every train leaves at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 52h 47m
- Leaves at
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Richmond. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 4:47 PM +2 day | 52h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 5:02 PM +2 day | 53h 02m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Richmond The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Richmond
- Richmond Amtrak station Map of Richmond Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Richmond to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Richmond?
The fastest direct train takes 52 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Richmond?
Every departure is at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Richmond?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Richmond leave from Chicago Union Station.