Chicago to Staten Island by train
Staten Island lies 1,138 km (707 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 24 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,388 km (863 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Chicago | Staten Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 468,730 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Ocean Park |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 10301–10314 |
Clocks in Staten Island are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 15 h 24 min journey lands 16 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Chicago to Staten Island
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Staying in Staten Island
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,975 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Staten Island from Chicago?
1,138 km (707 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,388 km (863 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Staten Island by train?
About 15 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Staten Island?
Staten Island is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Staten Island?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island, 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.