Chicago to Knoxville by train
Knoxville lies 730 km (454 mi) south-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 52 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 890 km (553 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 190,740 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | L&N Station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 37901–37998 |
Clocks in Knoxville are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 9 h 52 min journey lands 10 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Knoxville from Chicago?
730 km (454 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chicago; by road roughly 890 km (553 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Knoxville by train?
About 9 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.