Train from Greenville, SC to Chicago: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Greenville to Chicago on 12 December
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AmtrakTrain
Greenville Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
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Greenville Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
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Greenville Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Greenville Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
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Greenville Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Greenville to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 723, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
21h 30mAverage duration
896 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 723 - R 8 232Average duration21h 30m
22kg CO₂e
Average priceR 3 045 - R 36 791Average duration1d 7h
82kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Greenville, SC 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Greenville to Chicago?

    The cheapest train tickets from Greenville to Chicago start from R 3 045. The average price for this train route is around R 5 801. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Greenville to Chicago?

    The average train journey time from Greenville to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 904 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Greenville to Chicago route?

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

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

    The earliest train from Greenville to Chicago departs at 02:23. And the latest train departs at 02:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 7 503
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R 3 268
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Greenville, SC to Chicago was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 268

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 268 to R 19 691 for a train ticket from Greenville, SC to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 268, which is on 2025-12-17.

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