CO → IL · about 882 miles
La Junta to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from La Junta to Chicago. The fastest takes 18 hours 49 minutes; every train leaves at 6:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 18h 49m
- Leaves at
- 6:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from La Junta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 PM | 2:44 PM +1 day | 18h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in La Junta Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in La Junta
- La Junta Amtrak Station Map of La Junta Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to La Junta
Questions
How long is the train from La Junta to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 49 minutes.
What time is the first train from La Junta to Chicago?
Every departure is at 6:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from La Junta to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in La Junta?
Trains to Chicago leave from La Junta Amtrak Station.