Chicago is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 18 distinct intercity or commuter rail services.
City Rail Profile
- State
- Illinois
- Region
- Midwest
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 18
Stations in Chicago
Each rail facility in Chicago is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Chicago
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Chicago in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Lake Shore Limited | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Capitol Limited | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Floridian | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| City of New Orleans | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Texas Eagle | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| California Zephyr | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Southwest Chief | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Empire Builder | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Hiawatha Service | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (WisDOT/IDOT) |
| Borealis | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (MnDOT/WisDOT) |
| Lincoln Service | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (IDOT) |
| Wolverine | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (MDOT) |
| Blue Water | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (MDOT) |
| Pere Marquette | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (MDOT) |
| Illinois Zephyr & Carl Sandburg | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (IDOT) |
| Saluki & Illini | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (IDOT) |
| Metra Commuter Rail | Commuter Rail | Metra |
Travel context for Chicago
Within Illinois, Chicago is one of 26 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider Midwest region anchors 18 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Chicago that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the Illinois state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Chicago, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Chicago as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.