NY → IL · about 707 miles
Poughkeepsie to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Poughkeepsie to Chicago. The fastest takes 18 hours 2 minutes; every train leaves at 5:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 18h 02m
- Leaves at
- 5:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Poughkeepsie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:10 PM | 10:12 AM +1 day | 18h 02m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 11:12 AM +1 day | 19h 02m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Poughkeepsie Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Poughkeepsie
- Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station Map of Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Poughkeepsie
Questions
How long is the train from Poughkeepsie to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 2 minutes; the typical trip is 18 hours 2 minutes.
What time is the first train from Poughkeepsie to Chicago?
Every departure is at 5:10 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Poughkeepsie to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Poughkeepsie?
Trains to Chicago leave from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.