Capitol Limited
Chicago, IL → Washington, DC · 764 miles · 17h 45m
764 miles
17h 45m
Daily
79 mph
7
About the Capitol Limited
Chicago to the Capitol overnight through the Allegheny Mountains, tracing the old Baltimore & Ohio main line along the Potomac River into Washington.
What makes this route worth taking
- Sadler's Ridge and the Potomac Valley in daylight
- Sightseer Lounge across the Alleghenies
- Serves Pittsburgh, Cumberland and Harpers Ferry
- Cross-platform Capitol/Cardinal connections
Agent's tip
Pair it with the Capitol-to-Acela connection for a fast onward hop to New York.
Classes of service on this route
The Capitol Limited operates with Superliner II. Available accommodation:
Sleeping-car fares on this route include all meals for everyone in the room, priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Once meals are priced separately, the gap between coach and a Roomette narrows considerably — and for two people travelling together it frequently closes entirely.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago |
| 2 | South Bend |
| 3 | Elkhart |
| 4 | Waterloo |
| 5 | Toledo |
| 6 | Sandusky |
| 7 | Elyria |
| 8 | Cleveland |
| 9 | Alliance |
| 10 | Pittsburgh |
| 11 | Connellsville |
| 12 | Cumberland |
| 13 | Martinsburg |
| 14 | Harpers Ferry |
| 15 | Rockville |
| 16 | Washington DC |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Capitol Limited
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
