CA → IL · about 1,744 miles
Los Angeles to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Los Angeles to Chicago. The fastest takes 43 hours 49 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:55 PM and the last at 10:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 43h 49m
- First train
- 4:55 PM
- Last train
- 10:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:55 PM | 2:44 PM +2 day | 43h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 1:49 PM +3 day | 61h 49m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Los Angeles
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the train from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 43 hours 49 minutes; the typical trip is 61 hours 49 minutes.
What time is the first train from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM (Daily) and the last at 10:00 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Los Angeles?
Trains to Chicago leave from Los Angeles (Americanstar).