Chicago to Queens by train
Queens lies 1,161 km (721 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 42 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,416 km (880 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street |
Clocks in Queens are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 15 h 42 min journey lands 16 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Chicago to Queens
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Chicago?
1,161 km (721 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,416 km (880 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Queens by train?
About 15 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Queens?
Queens is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, 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 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.