MN → IL · about 529 miles
Detroit Lakes to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Detroit Lakes to Chicago. The fastest takes 12 hours 18 minutes; every train leaves at 4:27 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 12h 18m
- Leaves at
- 4:27 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Detroit Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | 4:45 PM | 12h 18m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Detroit Lakes Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station Map of Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Detroit Lakes
Questions
How long is the train from Detroit Lakes to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 18 minutes.
What time is the first train from Detroit Lakes to Chicago?
Every departure is at 4:27 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Detroit Lakes to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Detroit Lakes?
Trains to Chicago leave from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.