IL → CA · about 1,787 miles
Chicago to Sacramento train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Sacramento. The fastest takes 51 hours 5 minutes; every train leaves at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 51h 05m
- Leaves at
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Sacramento. 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 | 3:05 PM +2 day | 51h 05m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 3:22 PM +2 day | 51h 22m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Sacramento The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Sacramento
Return trip: Sacramento to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Sacramento?
The fastest direct train takes 51 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Sacramento?
Every departure is at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Sacramento?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Sacramento leave from Chicago Union Station.