ND → IL · about 621 miles
Grand Forks to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Grand Forks to Chicago. The fastest takes 14 hours 35 minutes; every train leaves at 2:10 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 14h 35m
- Leaves at
- 2:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Grand Forks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:10 AM | 4:45 PM | 14h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Grand Forks Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Grand Forks
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Grand Forks
Questions
How long is the train from Grand Forks to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 14 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first train from Grand Forks to Chicago?
Every departure is at 2:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Grand Forks to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Grand Forks?
Trains to Chicago leave from Grand Forks Amtrak Station.