MO → IL · about 282 miles
La Plata to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from La Plata to Chicago. The fastest takes 5 hours 29 minutes; every train leaves at 9:15 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 29m
- Leaves at
- 9:15 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from La Plata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM | 2:44 PM | 5h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in La Plata Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in La Plata
- La Plata Amtrak Station Map of La Plata Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to La Plata
Questions
How long is the train from La Plata to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from La Plata to Chicago?
Every departure is at 9:15 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from La Plata to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in La Plata?
Trains to Chicago leave from La Plata Amtrak Station.