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Amtrak 306

Amtrak · Lincoln Service

Scheduled
Status unknown
Scheduled arrival
10:43 PM
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Route data

160 of 284 miles done (56%)

Usually

Last 4 weeks

Departs
5:40 PM
Arrives
10:43 PM
Journey time
5 hr 3 min
9 stops
Runs
Every day

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Stops
Limited data available
Departure
Sched.5:40 PM
Arrival
Sched.6:21 PM
Departure
Sched.6:21 PM
Arrival
Sched.7:21 PM
Departure
Sched.7:24 PM
Arrival
Sched.7:46 PM
Departure
Sched.7:46 PM
Arrival
Sched.8:14 PM
Departure
Sched.8:17 PM
Arrival
Sched.8:46 PM
Departure
Sched.8:46 PM
Arrival
Sched.9:35 PM
Departure
Sched.9:35 PM
Arrival
Sched.10:00 PM
Departure
Sched.10:00 PM
Arrival
Sched.10:43 PM
Scheduled times only: Amtrak has not reported this run yet, so delays and track changes are not shown.
Delay history

Average daily delay over the last 30 days

On time
51%
Avg delay
4.4 min
on 207 arrivals
Max delay
1 hr 11 min
Recorded runs
30

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: 30

Amtrak 306 is an Amtrak Lincoln Service train. See all Lincoln Service trains. See how often Lincoln Service runs on time.

Typical schedule

Stops and times for Amtrak 306 from St. Louis Gateway to Chicago Union on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.

StopArrivalDeparture
St. Louis Gateway—5:40 PM
Alton6:21 PM6:21 PM
Springfield7:21 PM7:24 PM
Lincoln7:46 PM7:46 PM
Bloomington-Normal8:14 PM8:17 PM
Pontiac8:46 PM8:46 PM
Joliet9:35 PM9:35 PM
Summit10:00 PM10:00 PM
Chicago Union10:43 PM—

Amtrak 306: the last 4 weeks

Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 28 runs on 28 days, 193 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.

On time
51%
Average delay
4.5 min
Worst delay
1 hr 11 min
on Nov 7
Stops
9
Days observed
28
Runs observed
28

Frequently asked questions

What time does Amtrak 306 depart?

Amtrak 306 usually departs St. Louis Gateway at 5:40 PM. Actual times may vary.

How many stops does Amtrak 306 make?

Amtrak 306 makes 9 stops between St. Louis Gateway and Chicago Union.

Is Amtrak 306 on time?

From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 306 arrived on time or early 51% of the time over 193 recorded arrivals on 28 days. It ran 4.5 min late on average. Its worst delay was 1 hr 11 min, on November 7, 2026.

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St. Louis Gateway → Chicago Union

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