WA → IL · about 1,731 miles
Seattle to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Seattle to Chicago. The fastest takes 45 hours 50 minutes; every train leaves at 4:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 45h 50m
- Leaves at
- 4:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Seattle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:55 PM | 4:45 PM +2 day | 45h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Seattle Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Seattle
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Seattle
Questions
How long is the train from Seattle to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 45 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first train from Seattle to Chicago?
Every departure is at 4:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Seattle to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Seattle?
Trains to Chicago leave from Seattle (Amtrak).