Chicago is major train hub with many Amtrak trains arriving and departing from Union Station. See below for the list of routes that travel to Chicago to start planning your trip. Major cities with direct routes to Chicago include New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Denver, Seattle, Portland, Indianapolis, New Orleans, St. Louis, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
For specific directions and schedules, use Google Maps with your starting location and Chicago Union Station as the destination (click on the train icon to view transit routes).
Chicago Amtrak Routes
- California Zephyr (West through Rocky Mountains)
- Capitol Limited (Midwest and East Coast)
- Cardinal (Midwest and East Coast)
- City of New Orleans (South)
- Empire Builder (West)
- Hiawatha (Chicago to Milwaukee)
- Hoosier State (Indiana)
- Saluki and Illini (Illinois)
- Lakeshore Limited (Midwest and East Coast)
- Wolverine (Michigan)
- Blue Water (Michigan)
- Pere Marquette (Michigan)
- Southwest Chief (Southwest and West Coast)
- Texas Eagle (South)
Amtrak Guide 