Albuquerque → Chicago
1 train on this corridor — fastest 24h 10m on the Southwest Chief, fares from $94. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
24h 10m · Southwest Chief
Cheapest (indicative)
from $94 · Southwest Chief
Origin stations
ABQ
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~65% on-time
10:42
Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center (ABQ)
10:52 +1 day
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
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Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
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Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
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The Southwest Chief covers Albuquerque to Chicago in about 24h 10m, departing Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center at 10:42. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $94 on the Southwest Chief. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Southwest Chief. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.