Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Garden City, KS | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Garden City, KS | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Garden City, KS | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Garden City, KS | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Garden City, KS | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
Get from Garden City to Chicago
The journey takes about 21 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 098, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5638 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 2 098
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Garden City, KS to Chicago 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 Garden City to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Garden City to Chicago start from R 2 098. The average price for this train route is around R 3 368. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Garden City to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Garden City to Chicago is 21h 32m, covering a distance of 1208 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Garden City 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 Garden City to Chicago?
The earliest train from Garden City to Chicago departs at 22:28. And the latest train departs at 22:28.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Garden City, KS to Chicago was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 024To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Garden City, KS to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 024 to R 10 220 for a train ticket from Garden City, KS to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 024, which is on 2025-12-16.
