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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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 | Old Town San Diego | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just R$938, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5793 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 R$938
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago 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 San Diego to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Chicago start from R$938. The average price for this train route is around R$1,105. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Chicago?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Chicago is 1d 22h, covering a distance of 1728 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Chicago?
The earliest train from San Diego to Chicago departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 6 May 2026 with a price of R$1,239To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R$1,239 to R$9,745 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R$1,239, which is on 2026-05-06.
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