| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Union Station Chicago Union Station | Start | 15:25:00 |
| 2 | Naperville Amtrak Station Naperville Amtrak Station | 15:55:00 | 15:58:00 |
| 3 | Mendota Amtrak Station Mendota Amtrak Station | 16:48:00 | 16:49:00 |
| 4 | Princeton Amtrak Station Princeton Amtrak Station | 17:09:00 | 17:11:00 |
| 5 | Galesburg Amtrak Station Galesburg Amtrak Station | 18:01:00 | 18:04:00 |
| 6 | Fort Madison Fort Madison | 19:00:00 | 19:05:00 |
| 7 | La Plata Amtrak Station La Plata Amtrak Station | 20:17:00 | 20:19:00 |
| 8 | Kansas City Kansas City | 22:48:00 | 23:17:00 |
| 9 | Lawrence Amtrak Station Lawrence Amtrak Station | 00:25:00 (+1d) | 00:27:00 (+1d) |
| 10 | Topeka Amtrak Station Topeka Amtrak Station | 01:01:00 (+1d) | 01:04:00 (+1d) |
| 11 | Newton Newton | 03:16:00 (+1d) | 03:20:00 (+1d) |
| 12 | Hutchinson Amtrak Station Hutchinson Amtrak Station | 03:53:00 (+1d) | 03:55:00 (+1d) |
| 13 | Dodge City Amtrak Station Dodge City Amtrak Station | 05:48:00 (+1d) | 05:54:00 (+1d) |
| 14 | Garden City Amtrak Station Garden City Amtrak Station | 06:43:00 (+1d) | 06:45:00 (+1d) |
| 15 | Lamar Amtrak Lamar Amtrak | 08:11:00 (+1d) | 08:13:00 (+1d) |
| 16 | La Junta Amtrak Station La Junta Amtrak Station | 09:15:00 (+1d) | 09:30:00 (+1d) |
| 17 | Trinidad Amtrak Trinidad Amtrak | 10:50:00 (+1d) | 10:50:00 (+1d) |
| 18 | Raton Raton | 11:47:00 (+1d) | 11:52:00 (+1d) |
| 19 | Las Vegas Amtrak Station Las Vegas Amtrak Station | 13:37:00 (+1d) | 13:37:00 (+1d) |
| 20 | Lamy Lamy | 15:19:00 (+1d) | 15:23:00 (+1d) |
| 21 | Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center | 16:54:00 (+1d) | 17:34:00 (+1d) |
| 22 | Gallup Amtrak Station Gallup Amtrak Station | 20:14:00 (+1d) | 20:14:00 (+1d) |
| 23 | Winslow Amtrak Winslow Amtrak | 22:01:00 (+1d) | 22:03:00 (+1d) |
| 24 | Flagstaff Flagstaff | 23:09:00 (+1d) | 23:15:00 (+1d) |
| 25 | Kingman Kingman | 02:02:00 (+2d) | 02:09:00 (+2d) |
| 26 | Needles Amtrak Needles Amtrak | 03:09:00 (+2d) | 03:14:00 (+2d) |
| 27 | Barstow Barstow | 06:38:00 (+2d) | 06:43:00 (+2d) |
| 28 | Victorville Amtrak Victorville Amtrak | 07:20:00 (+2d) | 07:22:00 (+2d) |
| 29 | San Bernardino San Bernardino | 08:46:00 (+2d) | 08:51:00 (+2d) |
| 30 | Riverside Riverside | 09:10:00 (+2d) | 09:10:00 (+2d) |
| 31 | Fullerton Amtrak Station Fullerton Amtrak Station | 10:09:00 (+2d) | 10:09:00 (+2d) |
| 32 | Los Angeles Los Angeles | 10:57:00 (+2d) | 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.
Southwest Chief (Train No. 51) is a express train operated by Amtrak. It runs between Chicago Union Station and Los Angeles.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 32 stops with a total journey time of approximately 43h 32m.
Book Southwest Chief 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 Southwest Chief 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.
Book NowVisit any Amtrak booking office in person. Staff can help with seat selection, group bookings, and special assistance. Book early for popular departure times and holidays.
Contact Amtrak for schedule information, delay updates, and booking assistance via their official website or station helpdesk.
Visit AmtrakSouthwest Chief departs at 15:25:00 and arrives at the final destination at 10:57:00 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 43h 32m. Always verify current timings with Amtrak before travelling.
Ticket prices for Southwest Chief vary by class and availability. Book at https://www.amtrak.com or visit the Amtrak website for current fares.
Book Southwest Chief 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.
Southwest Chief makes 32 stops. The route starts at Chicago Union Station and ends at Los Angeles. Major intermediate stops include Naperville Amtrak Station, Mendota Amtrak Station, Princeton Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station.
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.