MI → IL · about 235 miles
Royal Oak to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Royal Oak to Chicago. The fastest takes 5 hours 29 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:03 AM and the last at 5:48 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 5h 29m
- First train
- 6:03 AM
- Last train
- 5:48 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Royal Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:03 AM | 10:32 AM | 5h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:03 AM | 10:42 AM | 5h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 AM | 2:02 PM | 5h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 AM | 2:12 PM | 6h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:23 PM | 10:25 PM | 6h 02m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:48 PM | 10:40 PM | 5h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Royal Oak Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Royal Oak
- Royal Oak Amtrak Map of Royal Oak Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Royal Oak
Questions
How long is the train from Royal Oak to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 29 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 52 minutes.
What time is the first train from Royal Oak to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:48 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Royal Oak to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Royal Oak?
Trains to Chicago leave from Royal Oak Amtrak.