Houston to Chattanooga by train
Chattanooga lies 1,111 km (690 mi) north-east of Houston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 2 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,355 km (842 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Houston | Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 181,099 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Houston station, Union Station | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 37401–37450 |
Clocks in Chattanooga are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 15 h 2 min journey lands 16 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chattanooga from Houston?
1,111 km (690 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston; by road roughly 1,355 km (842 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Chattanooga by train?
About 15 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga 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.