02/13/2026
Chicago remains the #1 freight railroad hub in the United States — and it’s not even close.
With more than 1,300 trains moving through the region every day, Chicago connects the East Coast to the West Coast and Canada to the Gulf. Nearly every major freight railroad in North America routes through the Chicagoland area, making it the heartbeat of the national supply chain.
From historic corridors to modern intermodal yards, the rail network here keeps America moving.
Chicago isn’t just a rail city.
It’s the rail capital of America. 🇺🇸🚆