CA → IL · about 1,531 miles
Needles to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to Chicago. The fastest takes 37 hours 22 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 37h 22m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:22 PM | 2:44 PM +2 day | 37h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 37 hours 22 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to Chicago?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to Chicago leave from Needles Amtrak.