IL → MI · about 235 miles
Chicago to Royal Oak train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Chicago to Royal Oak. The fastest takes 5 hours 44 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
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 5h 44m
- First train
- 6:45 AM
- Last train
- 5:50 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Royal Oak 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 | 1:49 PM | 6h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 1:54 PM | 6h 09m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 9:04 PM | 5h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 9:29 PM | 5h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 12:34 AM +1 day | 5h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 12:39 AM +1 day | 5h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Royal Oak The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Royal Oak
- Royal Oak Amtrak Map of Royal Oak Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Royal Oak to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Royal Oak?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 44 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 54 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Royal Oak leave from Chicago Union Station.