Amtrak 318
Amtrak · Lincoln River Runner
Route data
555 of 567 miles done (98%)
Cause of the delay (Amtrak)
- · Older notice, may no longer applyDelay Notification: As of 10:39 AM CT Train 318 is operating approximately 30 minutes late due to speed restrictions and rail congestion from freight train interference along the route.
Usually
Last 4 weeks
- Departs
- 8:40 AM
- Arrives
- 8:00 PM
- Journey time
- 11 hr 20 min
- 20 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: 30
Amtrak 318 is an Amtrak Lincoln River Runner train. See all Lincoln River Runner trains. See how often Lincoln River Runner runs on time.
Typical schedule
Stops and times for Amtrak 318 from Kansas City to Chicago Union on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.
| Stop | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | — | 8:40 AM |
| Independence | 8:59 AM | 8:59 AM |
| Lee's Summit | 9:16 AM | 9:16 AM |
| Warrensburg | 9:57 AM | 9:57 AM |
| Sedalia | 10:27 AM | 10:27 AM |
| Jefferson City | 11:49 AM | 11:49 AM |
| Hermann | 12:36 PM | 12:36 PM |
| Washington | 1:03 PM | 1:03 PM |
| Kirkwood | 1:47 PM | 1:47 PM |
| St. Louis Gateway | 2:20 PM | 2:55 PM |
| Alton | 3:37 PM | 3:39 PM |
| Carlinville | 4:05 PM | 4:05 PM |
| Springfield | 4:43 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Lincoln | 5:08 PM | 5:08 PM |
| Bloomington-Normal | 5:32 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Pontiac | 5:59 PM | 5:59 PM |
| Dwight | 6:12 PM | 6:12 PM |
| Joliet | 6:46 PM | 6:46 PM |
| Summit | 7:11 PM | 7:11 PM |
| Chicago Union | 8:00 PM | — |
Amtrak 318: the last 4 weeks
Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 28 runs on 28 days, 505 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.
- On time
- 17%
- Average delay
- 24.8 min
- Worst delay
- 4 hr 9 min
- on Nov 7
- Stops
- 20
- Days observed
- 28
- Runs observed
- 28
Frequently asked questions
What time does Amtrak 318 depart?
Amtrak 318 usually departs Kansas City at 8:40 AM. Actual times may vary.
How many stops does Amtrak 318 make?
Amtrak 318 makes 20 stops between Kansas City and Chicago Union.
Is Amtrak 318 on time?
From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 318 arrived on time or early 17% of the time over 505 recorded arrivals on 28 days. It ran 24.8 min late on average. Its worst delay was 4 hr 9 min, on November 7, 2026.
Kansas City → Chicago Union
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