Train from Boston, MA, US to Chicago: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 18 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
Train
Boston Route 128, MA
Chicago (Union Station), ILCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Back Bay Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
Train
Boston Route 128, MA
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
AmtrakTrain
South Station (Train Terminal)
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
Train
Boston Route 128, MA
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 14:33 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 1,398, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
1d 2hAverage duration
846 milesDistance
124kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceZAR 1,159 - ZAR 5,791Average duration1d 6h
34kg CO₂e
Average priceZAR 1,398 - ZAR 33,025Average duration1d 2h
124kg CO₂e

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
15/04
ZAR 2,828
16/04
ZAR 16,701
Today
ZAR 32,787
18/04
ZAR 22,307
19/04
ZAR 10,181
20/04
ZAR 4,874
21/04
ZAR 4,076
22/04
ZAR 4,076
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 15 Apr 2026 with a price of ZAR 2,828

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 2,828 to ZAR 39,740 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 4,076, which is on 2026-04-21.

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