CO → IL · about 1,113 miles
Grand Junction to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Grand Junction to Chicago. The fastest takes 27 hours 46 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:43 AM and the last at 9:53 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 27h 46m
- First train
- 9:43 AM
- Last train
- 9:53 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Grand Junction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:43 AM New | 2:39 PM +1 day | 27h 56m | Daily from Dec 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:53 AM | 2:39 PM +1 day | 27h 46m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Grand Junction Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Grand Junction
- Grand Junction Amtrak Station Map of Grand Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Grand Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Grand Junction to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 27 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first train from Grand Junction to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 9:43 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:53 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Grand Junction to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Grand Junction?
Trains to Chicago leave from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.