MS → IL · about 676 miles
Jackson to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Jackson to Chicago. The fastest takes 15 hours 35 minutes; every train leaves at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 15h 35m
- Leaves at
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 PM | 9:15 AM +1 day | 15h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Jackson Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Jackson
Questions
How long is the train from Jackson to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 15 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first train from Jackson to Chicago?
Every departure is at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Jackson to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Jackson?
Trains to Chicago leave from Jackson Union Station.