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Chicago → Abilene

Chicago to Abilene by train

Abilene lies 1,494 km (928 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 20 h 13 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,822 km (1,132 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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ChicagoAbilene
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population2.7 million125,182
Elevation180 m (591 ft)525 m (1,722 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordLaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium StationAbilene & Northern Railway Company Depot
Postal codes60601–6070179601–79699

Where to book trains from Chicago to Abilene

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Common questions

How far is Abilene from Chicago?

1,494 km (928 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago; by road roughly 1,822 km (1,132 mi).

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Abilene by train?

About 20 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Chicago and Abilene?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

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.