Next train departures

Next departures from Staples to Chicago on 18 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:27	Staples, MN	11h 18m	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	05:27	Staples, MN	11h 18m	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	05:27	Staples, MN	13h 54m	19:21	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	05:27	Staples, MN	13h 54m	19:21	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Staples 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 11 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just €85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 18mAverage duration

757 kmDistance

69kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€160 - €160	Average duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€85 - €822	Average duration11h 18m	CO₂ emissions 69kg 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

€125

16/04

€230

Today

€125

18/04

€125

19/04

No data

20/04

No data

21/04

No data

22/04

No data

The cheapest trip from Staples to Chicago was searched and found on 15 Apr 2026 with a price of €125

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

You can expect to pay from €125 to €375 for a train ticket from Staples to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €125, which is on 2026-04-18.

What's the cheapest way to go from Staples to Chicago?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time16h 25m	Avg price€160	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time11h 18m	Avg price€145	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Staples and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €145 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €85. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Staples to Chicago in about 11h 18m – that's the fastest way to get there!