Chicago to Atlanta by train
Atlanta lies 945 km (587 mi) south of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 47 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,153 km (716 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Atlanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 510,823 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Peachtree Station, Atlanta Union Station, Atlanta Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 30301–39901 |
Clocks in Atlanta are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 12 h 47 min journey lands 13 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Chicago to Atlanta
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Staying in Atlanta
Our booking partner lists 1,304+ places to stay in Atlanta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 784 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (394), and 11 are five-star. Across 346 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 295,465 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Atlanta from Chicago?
945 km (587 mi) in a straight line, south of Chicago; by road roughly 1,153 km (716 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Atlanta by train?
About 12 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Atlanta?
Our booking partner lists 1,304+ places to stay in Atlanta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.