WA → IL · about 1,753 miles
Vancouver to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Vancouver to Chicago. The fastest takes 45 hours 36 minutes; every train leaves at 5:09 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 45h 36m
- Leaves at
- 5:09 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Vancouver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:09 PM | 4:45 PM +2 day | 45h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Vancouver Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Vancouver
- Vancouver Amtrak station Map of Vancouver Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Vancouver
Questions
How long is the train from Vancouver to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 45 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first train from Vancouver to Chicago?
Every departure is at 5:09 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Vancouver to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Vancouver?
Trains to Chicago leave from Vancouver Amtrak station.