How much is the train ticket from Little Rock to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Little Rock to Chicago start from R 1 220. The average price for this train route is around R 1 793. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Little Rock to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Little Rock to Chicago is 20h 21m, covering a distance of 890 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Little Rock to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Little Rock to Chicago departs at 23:39. And the latest train departs at 23:44.

Train Little Rock to Chicago from R 1 159 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Little Rock to Chicago on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:39	Union Station	23h 4m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Little Rock to Chicago on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	23h 4m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Little Rock to Chicago on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:39	Union Station	23h 4m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Little Rock to Chicago on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Little Rock to Chicago on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:39	Union Station	23h 4m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Little Rock to Chicago on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:39	Union Station	23h 4m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Little Rock to Chicago on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	23:39	Union Station	14h 5m	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	23:39	Union Station	20h 21m	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	23h 4m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	23:39	Union Station	23h 4m	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Little Rock 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 20 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 220, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

20h 21mAverage duration

890 kmDistance

81kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 635 - R 6 544	Average duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 220 - R 4 566	Average duration20h 21m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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 1 220

Amtrak Little Rock Chicago recent customer reviews

Nice smooth ride

Raquel H.

15 August 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Little Rock to Chicago start from R 1 220. The average price for this train route is around R 1 793. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Little Rock to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Little Rock to Chicago is 20h 21m, covering a distance of 890 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Little Rock to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Little Rock to Chicago?
The earliest train from Little Rock to Chicago departs at 23:39. And the latest train departs at 23:44.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 816

10/12

R 10 027

Today

R 1 816

12/12

R 1 660

13/12

R 2 023

14/12

R 1 522

15/12

R 1 522

16/12

R 1 522

The cheapest trip from Little Rock to Chicago was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 522

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 522 to R 10 027 for a train ticket from Little Rock to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 522, which is on 2025-12-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Little Rock to Chicago?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time11h 45m	Avg priceR 3 998	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time20h 21m	Avg priceR 1 793	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between Little Rock 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 R 1 793 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 220. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Little Rock to Chicago in about 11h 45m – that's the fastest way to get there!