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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Alexandria Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Alexandria Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Alexandria Station | No tags | ||||
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Get from Chicago to Alexandria
The journey takes about 22 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just £67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5696 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £67
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Alexandria, VA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Chicago to Alexandria?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Alexandria start from £67. The average price for this train route is around £176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Alexandria?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Alexandria is 22h 34m, covering a distance of 595 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Alexandria route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Alexandria?
The earliest train from Chicago to Alexandria departs at 17:55. And the latest train departs at 18:40.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Alexandria, VA, US was searched and found on 7 Jan 2026 with a price of £93To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Alexandria, VA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £93 to £775 for a train ticket from Chicago to Alexandria, VA, US based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £93, which is on 2026-01-07.
