AZ → IL · about 1,440 miles
Tucson to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Tucson to Chicago. The fastest takes 50 hours 56 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:53 AM and the last at 8:53 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 50h 56m
- First train
- 7:53 AM
- Last train
- 8:53 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Tucson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:53 AM New | 1:49 PM +2 day | 51h 56m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:53 AM | 1:49 PM +2 day | 50h 56m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to catch the train in Tucson
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Tucson
Questions
How long is the train from Tucson to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 50 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Tucson to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 8:53 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Tucson to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Tucson?
Trains to Chicago leave from Tucson Amtrak Station.