Amtrak 21
Amtrak · Texas Eagle
Route data
284 of 1305 miles done (22%)
Runs under the numbers: 21, 321, 421
Usually
Last 4 weeks
- Departs
- 2:10 PM
- Arrives
- 10:46 PM+1
- Journey time
- 32 hr 36 min
- 29 stops
- Runs
- Every day
Average daily delay over the last 30 days
Recorded runs include all runs with arrival records. Runs with measurements have at least one known delay. On-time rates and delays use individual arrival observations with known delay.
Runs with delay measurements: 31
Amtrak 21 is an Amtrak Texas Eagle train. See all Texas Eagle trains. See how often Texas Eagle runs on time.
Typical schedule
Stops and times for Amtrak 21 from Chicago Union to San Antonio on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.
| Stop | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Union | — | 2:10 PM |
| Joliet | 3:05 PM | 3:05 PM |
| Pontiac | 3:48 PM | 3:48 PM |
| Bloomington-Normal | 4:22 PM | 4:22 PM |
| Lincoln | 4:48 PM | 4:48 PM |
| Springfield | 5:26 PM | 5:26 PM |
| Carlinville | 5:55 PM | 5:55 PM |
| Alton | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| St. Louis Gateway | 7:25 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Arcadia Valley | 10:17 PM | 10:17 PM |
| Poplar Bluff | 11:57 PM | 11:57 PM |
| Walnut Ridge | 12:52 AM | 12:52 AM |
| Little Rock | 3:17 AM | 3:32 AM |
| Malvern | 4:17 AM | 4:17 AM |
| Arkadelphia | 4:42 AM | 4:42 AM |
| Hope | 5:31 AM | 5:31 AM |
| Texarkana | 6:12 AM | 6:20 AM |
| Marshall | 8:09 AM | 8:22 AM |
| Longview | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Mineola | 9:52 AM | 9:52 AM |
| Dallas | 12:08 PM | 12:38 PM |
| Fort Worth | 1:45 PM | 2:28 PM |
| Cleburne | 3:12 PM | 3:12 PM |
| McGregor | 4:20 PM | 4:20 PM |
| Temple | 5:03 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Taylor | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Austin | 7:07 PM | 7:22 PM |
| San Marcos | 8:08 PM | 8:08 PM |
| San Antonio | 10:46 PM | — |
Amtrak 21: the last 4 weeks
Observed arrivals from Oct 12 to Nov 9: 29 runs on 29 days, 729 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.
- On time
- 31%
- Average delay
- 27 min
- Worst delay
- 9 hr 33 min
- on Oct 13
- Stops
- 29
- Days observed
- 29
- Runs observed
- 29
Frequently asked questions
What time does Amtrak 21 depart?
Amtrak 21 usually departs Chicago Union at 2:10 PM. Actual times may vary.
How many stops does Amtrak 21 make?
Amtrak 21 makes 29 stops between Chicago Union and San Antonio.
Is Amtrak 21 on time?
From October 12, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 21 arrived on time or early 31% of the time over 729 recorded arrivals on 29 days. It ran 27.0 min late on average. Its worst delay was 9 hr 33 min, on October 13, 2026.
Chicago Union → San Antonio
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