UT → IL · about 1,219 miles
Helper to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Helper to Chicago. The fastest takes 31 hours 17 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:12 AM and the last at 6:22 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 31h 17m
- First train
- 6:12 AM
- Last train
- 6:22 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Helper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:12 AM New | 2:39 PM +1 day | 31h 27m | Daily from Dec 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:22 AM | 2:39 PM +1 day | 31h 17m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Helper Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Helper
- Helper Amtrak Station Map of Helper Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Helper
Questions
How long is the train from Helper to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 31 hours 17 minutes.
What time is the first train from Helper to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:22 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Helper to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Helper?
Trains to Chicago leave from Helper Amtrak Station.