Chicago to Québec by train
Québec lies 1,415 km (880 mi) north-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 9 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 531,902 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station |
Clocks in Québec are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 19 h 9 min journey lands 20 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Québec
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Chicago to Québec
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Staying in Québec
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City. Of the 349 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (165), and 3 are five-star. Across 207 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 254,660 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Québec from Chicago?
1,415 km (880 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Québec by train?
About 19 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Québec?
Québec is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Québec?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Québec?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City, bookable on this site.
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 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.