Amtrak stations in Illinois
Chicago Union Station is the hub of the entire national network — every western long-distance train begins or ends here, and Illinois has 32 staffed and unstaffed stops statewide.
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Chicago Union Station
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Rail travel in Illinois
Chicago Union Station is the hub of the entire national network — every western long-distance train begins or ends here, and Illinois has 32 staffed and unstaffed stops statewide.
Principal stations
Routes serving Illinois
Full route guides for Illinois
| Route | Endpoints | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| California Zephyr | Chicago, IL → Emeryville, CA | 51h 20m |
| Empire Builder | Chicago, IL → Seattle, WA / Portland, OR | 46h |
| Southwest Chief | Chicago, IL → Los Angeles, CA | 43h |
| Texas Eagle | Chicago, IL → San Antonio, TX / Los Angeles, CA | 32h 30m |
| City of New Orleans | Chicago, IL → New Orleans, LA | 19h 30m |
| Lake Shore Limited | Chicago, IL → New York, NY / Boston, MA | 20h |
| Capitol Limited | Chicago, IL → Washington, DC | 17h 45m |
| Cardinal | Chicago, IL → New York, NY | 27h |
| Floridian | Chicago, IL → Miami, FL | 46h |
| Lincoln Service | Chicago, IL → St. Louis, MO | 5h 20m |
| Hiawatha Service | Chicago, IL → Milwaukee, WI | 1h 29m |
| Wolverine | Chicago, IL → Pontiac, MI | 5h 40m |
| Borealis | Chicago, IL → St. Paul, MN | 7h 30m |
| Illini & Saluki | Chicago, IL → Carbondale, IL | 5h 30m |
| Blue Water & Pere Marquette | Chicago, IL → Port Huron / Grand Rapids, MI | 6h |
| Michigan Services | Chicago, IL → Michigan | Varies |
Booking train travel in Illinois
Fares in and out of Illinois move in buckets that only step upward, and sleeping-car space on long-distance services through the state sells out well ahead of coach. Our agents check live availability, test split-ticket constructions at intermediate stations, apply every discount you qualify for and confirm step-free access at every station on your itinerary before ticketing.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip — most bookings are confirmed in under five minutes.
Station counts, hub designations and route lists reflect our understanding at the time of publication. Carriers add, suspend and reroute services regularly. Confirm current details with your agent before travelling.
