WA → IL · about 1,601 miles
Ephrata to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Ephrata to Chicago. The fastest takes 40 hours 47 minutes; every train leaves at 9:58 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 40h 47m
- Leaves at
- 9:58 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Ephrata Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:58 PM | 4:45 PM +2 day | 40h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Ephrata Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Ephrata
- Ephrata Amtrak Map of Ephrata Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Ephrata
Questions
How long is the train from Ephrata to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 40 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from Ephrata to Chicago?
Every departure is at 9:58 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Ephrata to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Ephrata?
Trains to Chicago leave from Ephrata Amtrak.