Trains tickets from Chicago to Summit, IL

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TodayAug 17
TomorrowAug 18
from US$8
TueAug 19
from US$8
WedAug 20
ThuAug 21
from US$8
FriAug 22
SatAug 23
from US$10
SunAug 24
from US$16

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Summit
    Destination location: Summit, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Summit
    Destination location: Summit, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Summit
    Destination location: Summit, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Summit
    Destination location: Summit, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Summit
    Destination location: Summit, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chicago to Summit, IL: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$10
Average train trip duration22m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:50am
Distance17 km
Latest train departure7:10pm

Chicago to Summit Train

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Summit 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 - Summit, IL

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

    The average train ticket price from Chicago to Summit is US$10. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Chicago to Summit 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 Summit?

    A train trip between Chicago and Summit is around 22m, although the fastest train will take about 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 15 km that separates the two cities.

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

    The number of trains from Chicago to Summit can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Summit by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Chicago to Summit?

    When taking the train from Chicago to Summit, 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
08-15
US$9
08-16
US$8
Today
US$14
08-18
US$6
08-19
US$6
08-20
No data
08-21
US$6
08-22
US$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Summit, IL was searched and found on Aug 18, 2025 with a price of US$6

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

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$32 for a train ticket from Chicago to Summit, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-08-18.

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 Summit is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Summit.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Summit 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 Summit, 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 Summit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

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

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