How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago start at $170. The average price for this train route is around $216. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from San Antonio to Chicago?

The average train trip from San Antonio to Chicago takes 1d 13h and covers 1694 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Chicago route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to Chicago?

The earliest train from San Antonio to Chicago departs at 6:48am. The latest train departs at 6:48am.

Train San Antonio to Chicago from $163 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on December 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 15h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 15h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:48am	San Antonio Station	1d 15h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1681 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$148 - $687	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$170 - $917	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $170

Amtrak San Antonio Chicago recent customer reviews

my train was delayed two times. The service was bad.

Monalito F.

December 21, 2024

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Chicago by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago start at $170. The average price for this train route is around $216. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from San Antonio to Chicago?
The average train trip from San Antonio to Chicago takes 1d 13h and covers 1694 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Chicago route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to Chicago?
The earliest train from San Antonio to Chicago departs at 6:48am. The latest train departs at 6:48am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$282

12-10

$409

Today

$411

12-12

$411

12-13

$403

12-14

$338

12-15

$272

12-16

$282

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $272

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Antonio, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $272 to $1,256 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $272 which is on 2025-12-15.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Chicago?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 7h	Avg Price$257	Daily Departures34
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 13h	Avg Price$216	Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $216 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $170. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Chicago in about 1d 7h —that's the fastest way to get there!