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CARDINAL Line

Cardinal

Amtrak

Amtrak CARDINAL Train Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The CARDINAL train (Chicago) has 32 stations departing from New York Penn Station and ending at Chicago Union Station.

CARDINAL train time schedule overview for the upcoming week: It departs once a day at 5:40 AM. Operating days this week: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.

Choose any of the CARDINAL train stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Chicago (32 stops)

  • New York Penn Station

  • Newark

  • Trenton

  • Philadelphia

  • Wilmington

  • Baltimore Penn Station

  • Washington Union Station Amtrak

  • Alexandria

  • Manassas Amtrak Station

  • Culpeper Amtrak Station

  • Charlottesville

  • Staunton Amtrak Station

  • Clifton Forge Amtrak Station

  • White Sulphur Springs Amtrak

  • Alderson Amtrak

  • Hinton Amtrak Station

  • Prince Amtrak Station

  • Thurmond Amtrak

  • Montgomery Amtrak

  • Charleston

  • Huntington Amtrak Station

  • Ashland Amtrak Station

  • South Portsmouth Amtrak

  • Maysville Amtrak Station

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal

  • Connersville Amtrak

  • Indianapolis

  • Crawfordsville Amtrak

  • Lafayette Amtrak Station

  • Rensselaer Amtrak

  • Dyer Amtrak

  • Chicago Union Station

CARDINAL FAQ

  • What time does the CARDINAL train start operating?

    Services on the CARDINAL train start at 5:40 AM on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.

  • What time does the CARDINAL train stop working?

    Services on the CARDINAL train stop at 5:40 AM on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.

  • What time does the CARDINAL train arrive?

    When does the Cardinal train line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Cardinal train line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a CARDINAL train station near me?

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Amtrak CARDINAL Train Line Map - Chicago

PDF Version: CARDINAL schedule, stops and map

CARDINAL Train Schedule

CARDINAL train line operates on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. Regular schedule hours: 5:40 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
MonNot OperationalNot Operational
TueNot OperationalNot Operational
Wed5:40 AMSingle departure
ThuNot OperationalNot Operational
Fri5:40 AMSingle departure
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
Sun5:40 AMSingle departure
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Amtrak Train Service Alerts

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CARDINAL line train fare

Amtrak CARDINAL (Chicago) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Amtrak tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Amtrak’s official website.

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CARDINAL (Amtrak)

The first stop of the CARDINAL train route is New York Penn Station and the last stop is Chicago Union Station. CARDINAL (Chicago) is operational during Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.

Additional information: CARDINAL has 32 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 1700 minutes.

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CARDINAL - Alternative Directions

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