MN → IL · about 470 miles
Staples to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Staples to Chicago. The fastest takes 11 hours 18 minutes; every train leaves at 5:27 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 11h 18m
- Leaves at
- 5:27 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Staples 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:27 AM | 4:45 PM | 11h 18m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to catch the train in Staples
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Staples
Questions
How long is the train from Staples to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 18 minutes.
What time is the first train from Staples to Chicago?
Every departure is at 5:27 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Staples to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Staples?
Trains to Chicago leave from Staples Amtrak Station.