Chicago to Waterbury by train
Waterbury lies 1,211 km (752 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 23 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,477 km (918 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Waterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 108,802 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Waterbury station, Waterbury Union Station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 06701–06749 |
Clocks in Waterbury are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 16 h 23 min journey lands 17 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Waterbury from Chicago?
1,211 km (752 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,477 km (918 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Waterbury by train?
About 16 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Waterbury?
Waterbury 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.