How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Greenville?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Greenville start from R 3 038. The average price for this train route is around R 5 340. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chicago to Greenville?

The average train journey time from Chicago to Greenville is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 904 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Chicago to Greenville route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Greenville?

The earliest train from Chicago to Greenville departs at 17:55. And the latest train departs at 18:40.

Train Chicago to Greenville from R 3 587 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Chicago to Greenville on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Greenville on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 10h	05:24	Greenville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	Fastest
Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 10h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Greenville on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Greenville on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Greenville on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 10h	05:24	Greenville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	Fastest
Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 10h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Greenville on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 9h	05:24	Greenville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:04 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Greenville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Greenville. The journey takes about 20 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 546, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

20h 56mAverage duration

911 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 546 - R 7 634	Average duration20h 56m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 038 - R 24 777	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 82kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 3 038

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Greenville, SC by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Greenville?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Greenville start from R 3 038. The average price for this train route is around R 5 340. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Greenville?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Greenville is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 904 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Greenville route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Greenville?
The earliest train from Chicago to Greenville 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.

Best price found

10/12

R 6 105

11/12

R 4 984

Today

R 5 070

13/12

R 3 587

14/12

R 6 950

15/12

R 5 139

16/12

R 4 725

17/12

R 5 139

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Greenville, SC was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 587

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 587 to R 22 366 for a train ticket from Chicago to Greenville, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 587, which is on 2025-12-13.