VA → IL · about 501 miles
Clifton Forge to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Clifton Forge to Chicago. The fastest takes 18 hours 32 minutes; every train leaves at 4:53 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 18h 32m
- Leaves at
- 4:53 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Clifton Forge Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:53 PM | 10:25 AM +1 day | 18h 32m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Clifton Forge Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Clifton Forge
- Clifton Forge Amtrak Station Map of Clifton Forge Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Clifton Forge
Questions
How long is the train from Clifton Forge to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first train from Clifton Forge to Chicago?
Every departure is at 4:53 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Clifton Forge to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Clifton Forge?
Trains to Chicago leave from Clifton Forge Amtrak Station.