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Night train New York City - Chicago, Illinois
(Amtrak Cardinal 51)
Night train Amtrak Cardinal 51 from New York City to Chicago, Illinois. Where to buy tickets. Schedule information, seats, couchettes and sleepers.
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The overnight train "Amtrak 51 Cardinal" connects New York City with Chicago (IN). The route runs via Washington D.C., Cincinnati (OH) and Indianapolis (IN). The travel time is 28 hours. You can buy train tickets starting from 90 USD.
Departure time from New York City at the railway station "Penn Station" is at 06:45 in the morning. The arrival time in Chicago at the railway station "Union Station" at 10:00 in the morning.
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.
Departure time from New York City at the railway station "Penn Station" is at 06:45 in the morning. The arrival time in Chicago at the railway station "Union Station" at 10:00 in the morning.
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 |
|---|---|---|
New York City
|
06:45 | |
|
Newark, New Jersey
|
07:05 | |
|
Trenton, New Jersey
|
07:42 | |
|
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
|
08:18 | |
|
Baltimore, Maryland
|
09:35 | |
|
Washington, D.C.
|
10:15 | 11:00 |
|
Charlottesville, Virginia
|
13:43 | 13:52 |
|
Staunton, Virginia
|
14:54 | |
|
Cincinnati, Ohio
|
01:31 | 01:41 |
|
Indianapolis, Indiana
|
05:15 | 06:00 |
|
Chicago, Illinois
|
10:00 |
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 50 / Chicago, Illinois-New York City
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