Chicago to Jacksonville by train
Jacksonville lies 1,388 km (863 mi) south-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 47 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,694 km (1,053 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Chicago | Jacksonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Jacksonville, Central |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 32099–32277 |
Clocks in Jacksonville are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 18 h 47 min journey lands 19 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Chicago to Jacksonville
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Staying in Jacksonville
Our booking partner lists 435 places to stay in Jacksonville. Of the 314 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (166), and 7 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 73,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jacksonville from Chicago?
1,388 km (863 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,694 km (1,053 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Jacksonville by train?
About 18 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Jacksonville?
Our booking partner lists 435 places to stay in Jacksonville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.