CA → IL · about 1,698 miles
Riverside to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Riverside to Chicago. The fastest takes 42 hours 26 minutes; every train leaves at 6:18 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 42h 26m
- Leaves at
- 6:18 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Riverside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:18 PM | 2:44 PM +2 day | 42h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Riverside Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Riverside
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Riverside
Questions
How long is the train from Riverside to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 42 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first train from Riverside to Chicago?
Every departure is at 6:18 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Riverside to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Riverside?
Trains to Chicago leave from Riverside Amtrak station.