Amtrak stations in Illinois
Chicago Union Station is the hub of the entire national network — every western long-distance train begins or ends here, and Illinois has 32 staffed and unstaffed stops statewide.
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Chicago Union Station
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Rail travel in Illinois
Chicago Union Station is the hub of the entire national network — every western long-distance train begins or ends here, and Illinois has 32 staffed and unstaffed stops statewide.
Principal stations
Routes serving Illinois
Full route guides for Illinois
| Route | Endpoints | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| California Zephyr | Chicago, IL → Emeryville, CA | 51h 20m |
| Empire Builder | Chicago, IL → Seattle, WA / Portland, OR | 46h |
| Southwest Chief | Chicago, IL → Los Angeles, CA | 43h |
| Texas Eagle | Chicago, IL → San Antonio, TX / Los Angeles, CA | 32h 30m |
| City of New Orleans | Chicago, IL → New Orleans, LA | 19h 30m |
| Lake Shore Limited | Chicago, IL → New York, NY / Boston, MA | 20h |
| Capitol Limited | Chicago, IL → Washington, DC | 17h 45m |
| Cardinal | Chicago, IL → New York, NY | 27h |
| Floridian | Chicago, IL → Miami, FL | 46h |
| Lincoln Service | Chicago, IL → St. Louis, MO | 5h 20m |
| Hiawatha Service | Chicago, IL → Milwaukee, WI | 1h 29m |
| Wolverine | Chicago, IL → Pontiac, MI | 5h 40m |
| Borealis | Chicago, IL → St. Paul, MN | 7h 30m |
| Illini & Saluki | Chicago, IL → Carbondale, IL | 5h 30m |
| Blue Water & Pere Marquette | Chicago, IL → Port Huron / Grand Rapids, MI | 6h |
| Michigan Services | Chicago, IL → Michigan | Varies |
Planning rail travel in Illinois
Fares in and out of Illinois generally move in tiers that only step upward, and sleeping-car space on long-distance services through the state tends to sell out well ahead of coach. Step-free access varies considerably between staffed stations and unstaffed halts, so it is worth confirming before you travel.
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Station counts, hub designations and route lists reflect our understanding at the time of publication. Carriers add, suspend and reroute services regularly. Confirm current details with your agent before travelling.
