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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 | Newbern-Dyersburg, TN | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Newbern-Dyersburg, TN | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Newbern-Dyersburg, TN | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Newbern-Dyersburg, TN | No tags | ||||
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Get from Chicago to Newbern
The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 199, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5775 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 199
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Newbern 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 Newbern?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Newbern start from R 1 199. The average price for this train route is around R 1 725. 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 Newbern?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Newbern is 12h 30m, covering a distance of 657 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Newbern 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 Chicago to Newbern?
The earliest train from Chicago to Newbern departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 20:05.
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 Newbern was searched and found on 28 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 436To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Newbern as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 436 to R 8 648 for a train ticket from Chicago to Newbern based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 436, which is on 2026-03-28.
