Trains to Chicago
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Chicago: LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station, Dearborn Station, Grand Central Station, 75th Street (Grand Crossing) station, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, Wells Street Station, 55th–56th–57th Street, Washington station, Van Buren Street. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Chicago
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Naperville | United States | 42 km (26 mi) | about 34 min |
| Chicago to Joliet | United States | 51 km (32 mi) | about 41 min |
| Chicago to Elgin | United States | 56 km (35 mi) | about 46 min |
| Chicago to Aurora | United States | 56 km (35 mi) | about 46 min |
| Chicago to South Bend | United States | 118 km (73 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Chicago to Rockford | United States | 128 km (80 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Chicago to Milwaukee | United States | 134 km (83 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Chicago to Madison | United States | 198 km (123 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Chicago to Grand Rapids | United States | 204 km (127 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Chicago to Peoria | United States | 207 km (129 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Chicago to Fort Wayne | United States | 225 km (140 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Chicago to Davenport | United States | 246 km (153 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Chicago to New York City | United States | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Chicago to Toronto | Canada | 704 km (437 mi) | about 9 h 31 min |
| Chicago to Brooklyn | United States | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Chicago to Queens | United States | 1,161 km (721 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Chicago to Montréal | Canada | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Chicago to Philadelphia | United States | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
| Chicago to Manhattan | United States | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| Chicago to The Bronx | United States | 1,155 km (717 mi) | about 15 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Chicago have?
LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station, Dearborn Station, Grand Central Station, 75th Street (Grand Crossing) station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.