TX → IL · about 1,250 miles
El Paso to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from El Paso to Chicago. The fastest takes 45 hours 4 minutes; every train leaves at 3:45 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 45h 04m
- Leaves at
- 3:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from El Paso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45 PM | 1:49 PM +2 day | 45h 04m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in El Paso Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in El Paso
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to El Paso
Questions
How long is the train from El Paso to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 45 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from El Paso to Chicago?
Every departure is at 3:45 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from El Paso to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in El Paso?
Trains to Chicago leave from El Paso Amtrak station.