TX → IL · about 682 miles
Texarkana to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Texarkana to Chicago. The fastest takes 17 hours 8 minutes; every train leaves at 8:41 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 17h 08m
- Leaves at
- 8:41 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Texarkana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:41 PM | 1:49 PM +1 day | 17h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Texarkana Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Texarkana
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Texarkana
Questions
How long is the train from Texarkana to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 17 hours 8 minutes; the typical trip is 17 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first train from Texarkana to Chicago?
Every departure is at 8:41 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Texarkana to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Texarkana?
Trains to Chicago leave from Texarkana Amtrak Station.