IL → NC · about 670 miles
Chicago to Rocky Mount train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Rocky Mount. The fastest takes 22 hours 30 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:35 PM and the last at 6:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 22h 30m
- First train
- 5:35 PM
- Last train
- 6:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Rocky Mount. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:35 PM New | 6:10 PM +1 day | 23h 35m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:40 PM | 6:10 PM +1 day | 22h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Rocky Mount The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount Bus Stop Map of Rocky Mount Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Rocky Mount to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Rocky Mount?
The fastest direct train takes 22 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 22 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Rocky Mount?
The earliest departure is at 5:35 PM (Sun) and the last at 6:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Rocky Mount?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Rocky Mount leave from Chicago Union Station.