How much does a train ticket cost from Carlinville to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Carlinville to Chicago start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Carlinville to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Carlinville to Chicago is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 215 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 54m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Carlinville 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 Carlinville to Chicago?

The earliest train from Carlinville to Chicago departs at 07:46. And the latest train departs at 16:05.

Train Carlinville to Chicago from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Carlinville to Chicago on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:46	Carlinville, IL	3h 54m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	07:46	Carlinville, IL	3h 54m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Carlinville, IL	3h 55m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Carlinville to Chicago on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:46	Carlinville, IL	3h 54m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Carlinville, IL	3h 55m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Carlinville to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Carlinville to Chicago on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:46	Carlinville, IL	3h 54m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Carlinville, IL	3h 55m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Carlinville to Chicago on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	07:46	Carlinville, IL	3h 54m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	07:46	Carlinville, IL	3h 54m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Carlinville, IL	3h 55m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Carlinville to Chicago on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:46	Carlinville, IL	3h 54m	11:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:23	Carlinville, IL	4h 21m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Carlinville, IL	3h 55m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Carlinville, IL	3h 55m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Get from Carlinville to Chicago

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 55mAverage duration

215 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 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 £20

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlinville 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 Carlinville to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlinville to Chicago start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlinville to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Carlinville to Chicago is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 215 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carlinville 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 Carlinville to Chicago?
The earliest train from Carlinville to Chicago departs at 07:46. And the latest train departs at 16:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/11

No data

26/11

£56

Today

£22

28/11

£47

29/11

£64

30/11

£171

01/12

£32

02/12

£27

The cheapest trip from Carlinville to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £222 for a train ticket from Carlinville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-02.