MT → IL · about 1,333 miles
Essex to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Essex to Chicago. The fastest takes 31 hours 8 minutes; every train leaves at 8:37 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 31h 08m
- Leaves at
- 8:37 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Essex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:37 AM | 4:45 PM +1 day | 31h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Essex Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Essex
- Essex Amtrak Map of Essex Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Essex to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 31 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first train from Essex to Chicago?
Every departure is at 8:37 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Essex to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Essex?
Trains to Chicago leave from Essex Amtrak.