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Night train Chicago, Illinois - New York City
(Amtrak Cardinal 50)
Night train Amtrak Cardinal 50 from Chicago, Illinois to New York City. Where to buy tickets. Schedule information, seats, couchettes and sleepers.
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The overnight train "Amtrak 50 Cardinal" connects Chicago (IN) with New York City. The route goes via Indianapolis (IN), Cincinnati (OH) and Washington D.C. The travel time is 27 hours. You can buy train tickets starting from 90 USD.
The departure time in Chicago at the railway station "Union Station" is at 17:45 in the evening. The arrival time in New York City at the train station "Penn Station" is at 22:00 in the evening.
The night train offers as a class of service:
- Seat: the cheapest option of traveling on this train.
- Roomette: these offer two comfortable seats during the day and upper and lower berths at night. Each compartment has a large picture window, fresh towels and linens, and access to a toilet and shower in the train-wagon.
- Bedroom: these offer twice as much space as the "Roomette". There is a sofa and a seat during the day and upper and lower berths at night. Each compartment has its own private sink, a shower and a toilet.
The departure time in Chicago at the railway station "Union Station" is at 17:45 in the evening. The arrival time in New York City at the train station "Penn Station" is at 22:00 in the evening.
The night train offers as a class of service:
- Seat: the cheapest option of traveling on this train.
- Roomette: these offer two comfortable seats during the day and upper and lower berths at night. Each compartment has a large picture window, fresh towels and linens, and access to a toilet and shower in the train-wagon.
- Bedroom: these offer twice as much space as the "Roomette". There is a sofa and a seat during the day and upper and lower berths at night. Each compartment has its own private sink, a shower and a toilet.
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
Chicago, Illinois
|
17:45 | |
|
Indianapolis, Indiana
|
23:39 | 23:59 |
|
Cincinnati, Ohio
|
03:17 | 03:27 |
|
Staunton, Virginia
|
14:03 | |
|
Charlottesville, Virginia
|
15:10 | 15:19 |
|
Washington, D.C.
|
18:19 | 18:44 |
|
Baltimore, Maryland
|
19:16 | |
|
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
|
20:26 | |
|
Trenton, New Jersey
|
21:02 | |
|
New York City
|
21:58 |
You do not have to change trains. The times are for information only.
Connection available on these week days (1=Monday / 7=Sunday)
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Travel this route in reverse direction:
Amtrak Cardinal 51 / New York City-Chicago, Illinois
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