| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Boston | Start | 12:50:00 |
| 2 | Boston Boston | 12:57:00 | 12:57:00 |
| 3 | Framingham Amtrak Framingham Amtrak | 13:25:00 | 13:25:00 |
| 4 | Worcester Union Station Worcester Union Station | 14:00:00 | 14:06:00 |
| 5 | Springfield Springfield | 15:21:00 | 15:26:00 |
| 6 | Pittsfield Amtrak Station Pittsfield Amtrak Station | 16:42:00 | 16:42:00 |
| 7 | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | 18:10:00 | 19:05:00 |
| 8 | Schenectady Schenectady | 19:27:00 | 19:33:00 |
| 9 | Utica Amtrak Station Utica Amtrak Station | 20:45:00 | 20:50:00 |
| 10 | Syracuse Regional Transportation Center Syracuse Regional Transportation Center | 21:51:00 | 22:05:00 |
| 11 | Rochester Rochester | 23:23:00 | 23:29:00 |
| 12 | Buffalo Depew Station Buffalo Depew Station | 00:29:00 (+1d) | 00:39:00 (+1d) |
| 13 | Erie Amtrak Station Erie Amtrak Station | 02:10:00 (+1d) | 02:16:00 (+1d) |
| 14 | Cleveland Cleveland | 03:53:00 (+1d) | 04:03:00 (+1d) |
| 15 | Elyria Amtrak Elyria Amtrak | 04:32:00 (+1d) | 04:36:00 (+1d) |
| 16 | Sandusky Amtrak Station Sandusky Amtrak Station | 05:09:00 (+1d) | 05:13:00 (+1d) |
| 17 | Toledo Toledo | 06:13:00 (+1d) | 06:33:00 (+1d) |
| 18 | Bryan Amtrak Station Bryan Amtrak Station | 07:23:00 (+1d) | 07:23:00 (+1d) |
| 19 | Waterloo Amtrak Station Waterloo Amtrak Station | 07:51:00 (+1d) | 07:51:00 (+1d) |
| 20 | Elkhart Amtrak Station Elkhart Amtrak Station | 08:43:00 (+1d) | 08:43:00 (+1d) |
| 21 | South Bend Amtrak Station South Bend Amtrak Station | 09:04:00 (+1d) | 09:07:00 (+1d) |
| 22 | Chicago Union Station Chicago Union Station | 11:12:00 (+1d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official United States railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Lake Shore Limited (Train No. 81) is a express train operated by Amtrak. It runs between Boston and Chicago Union Station.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 22 stops with a total journey time of approximately 22h 22m.
Book Lake Shore Limited tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Book Lake Shore Limited tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit AmtrakLake Shore Limited departs at 12:50:00 and arrives at the final destination at 11:12:00 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 22h 22m. Always verify current timings with Amtrak before travelling.
Ticket prices for Lake Shore Limited vary by class and availability. Book at https://www.amtrak.com or visit the Amtrak website for current fares.
Book Lake Shore Limited tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Lake Shore Limited makes 22 stops. The route starts at Boston and ends at Chicago Union Station. Major intermediate stops include Boston, Framingham Amtrak, Worcester Union Station, Springfield.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Amtrak website or app before booking.