CA → IL · about 1,659 miles
Palm Springs to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Palm Springs to Chicago. The fastest takes 59 hours 13 minutes; every train leaves at 12:36 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 59h 13m
- Leaves at
- 12:36 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Palm Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:36 AM | 1:49 PM +2 day | 59h 13m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Palm Springs Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Palm Springs
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Palm Springs
Questions
How long is the train from Palm Springs to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 59 hours 13 minutes.
What time is the first train from Palm Springs to Chicago?
Every departure is at 12:36 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Palm Springs to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Palm Springs?
Trains to Chicago leave from Palm Springs Amtrak.