Trains tickets from Chicago, IL to New York, NY

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TodayDec 3
from $129
TomorrowDec 4
from $233
ThuDec 5
from $233
FriDec 6
from $129
SatDec 7
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MonDec 9
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: December 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 5 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 5 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 5 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 5 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 5 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:01 AM CST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Train Chicago to New York: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket Price$294
Average train trip duration22h 22m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure5:55pm
Distance1145 km
Latest train departure9:30pm

Chicago to New York Trains

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We make sure you can find a train service from Chicago to New York from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to New York from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - New York

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Chicago to New York cost?

    The average train ticket price from Chicago to New York is $294. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Chicago to New York is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Chicago to New York?

    A train trip between Chicago and New York is around 22h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 20h 12m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1148 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Chicago and New York?

    The number of trains from Chicago to New York can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to New York by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Chicago to New York?

    When taking the train from Chicago to New York, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12-01
$2,684
12-02
$224
Today
$123
12-04
$224
12-05
$224
12-06
$123
12-07
$123
12-08
$123
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to New York was searched and found on Dec 3, 2024 with a price of $123

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

You can expect to pay from $123 to $2,982 for a train ticket from Chicago to New York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2024-12-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and New York is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New York.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to New York you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Chicago and New York, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to New York while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from New York to Chicago

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