PA → IL · about 666 miles
Philadelphia to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to Chicago. The fastest takes 27 hours 5 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 8:20 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 27h 05m
- First train
- 8:15 AM
- Last train
- 8:20 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Philadelphia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 10:25 AM +1 day | 27h 10m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Dec 20 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 10:25 AM +1 day | 27h 05m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 27 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 8:20 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to Chicago leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station.