Floridian — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Floridian connects Chicago, IL and Hialeah, FL over a 1,929-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 29 stations across 12 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak
Service type: Long-Distance
Endpoints: Chicago ↔ Hialeah
Distance: 1,929 mi
Frequency: Daily
Stations: 29
States served: 12 (IL, IN, OH, PA, MD, WV, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL)
Typical fare range: $115 – $625

Route guide

The Floridian is a long-distance service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Daily over 1,929 miles of mainline track between Chicago Union Station and Miami, calling at 29 intermediate and terminal stations across 12 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Two days of changing landscapes — Allegheny ridge, Tidewater Virginia, low-country Carolinas, and finally tropical south Florida.

History & service notes

Launched November 2024 by combining the schedules of the Capitol Limited and the Silver Star segment to Miami via Washington, providing a one-seat ride from Chicago to South Florida for the first time in decades. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Floridian includes mixed Superliner and Viewliner consist with sleepers, diner, sightseer lounge. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from Chicago to Hialeah. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
Chicago	Hammond	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Hammond	South Bend	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
South Bend	Elkhart	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Elkhart	Toledo	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Toledo	Sandusky	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Sandusky	Cleveland	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Cleveland	Alliance	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Alliance	Pittsburgh	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Pittsburgh	Cumberland	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Cumberland	Harpers Ferry	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Harpers Ferry	Washington	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Washington	Alexandria	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Alexandria	Richmond	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Richmond	Rocky Mount	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Rocky Mount	Fayetteville	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Fayetteville	Florence	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
Florence	North Charleston	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263
North Charleston	Savannah	69 mi	1h 33m	$48 – $263

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Chicago, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Hialeah. The corridor passes through cities including Chicago, Hammond, and Hialeah, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Floridian's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.