5.0
Pros: It was a good trip. The train is comfortable for me. Cons: Delay 1hrs15 min. Tips: Check the information before you go because the train can be late.
5.0
Pros: Punctuality. Cons: Ticket purchase a bit frustrating on line. Tips: None.
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You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Chatham and Windsor. The average train journey from Chatham to Windsor takes 49 minutes, but some VIA Rail train trips are as short as 45 minutes.
Distance | 44 mi (70 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 45m |
Lowest price | $20.98 |
Trains per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Chatham to Windsor
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: It was a good trip. The train is comfortable for me. Cons: Delay 1hrs15 min. Tips: Check the information before you go because the train can be late.
5.0
Pros: Punctuality. Cons: Ticket purchase a bit frustrating on line. Tips: None.
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Chatham to Windsor was $21.05. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 3 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $3.48 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Chatham to Windsor. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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VIA Rail | 4 | 0h 50m | $23.26 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 4 daily trips between Chatham and Windsor. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.
Trains departing from Chatham to Windsor tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Chatham at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Chatham to Windsor.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Windsor to Chatham.
Windsor is a vibrant urban community brimming with first-rate entertainment, luscious green space, and cultural delights—a city where there truly is something for everyone. Visitors can step back in time and experience Windsor's rich history through the ages at the Chimczuk Museum, Willistead Manor, and Mackenzie Hall. With 215 parks, the city is also a haven for outdoor recreation; but nowhere is better than the iconic Windsor waterfront, where strollers are spoiled for choice by a number of world-class gardens, the Ojibway Nature Centre, and theWindsor Sculpture Centre.
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There is one train station in Chatham.
Chatham - 43 Edgar St
Image credit: Adam Moss
Link to image attributionWindsor's VIA Rail Station is located on Walker Road, and it is the center of intercity rail services in Windsor. The station opened in 1961, and it received substantial renovations in 2012. The current station features three tracks. Eight daily VIA Rail trains serve the Windsor-Toronto line that originates in Windsor. The station is the seventh busiest rail station in the country, so rush hour can mean a lot of foot traffic through the station. The station's amenities include a lounge, public restrooms, parking spots, and easy access points for people with disabilities.
Windsor
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