How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago start from R 2 080. The average price for this train route is around R 2 635. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Chicago?

The average train journey time from San Antonio to Chicago is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1694 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Chicago?

The earliest train from San Antonio to Chicago departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Train San Antonio to Chicago from R 1 989 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 15h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 6h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 13h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 15h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 15h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:36 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio 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 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 801, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1681 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 801 - R 8 407	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 080 - R 11 226	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 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 2 080

Amtrak San Antonio Chicago recent customer reviews

my train was delayed two times. The service was bad.

Monalito F.

21 December 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US 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 San Antonio to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago start from R 2 080. The average price for this train route is around R 2 635. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Chicago?
The average train journey time from San Antonio to Chicago is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1694 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Chicago?
The earliest train from San Antonio to Chicago departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

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 3 442

10/12

R 4 998

Today

R 5 033

12/12

R 5 033

13/12

R 4 929

14/12

R 4 134

15/12

R 3 321

16/12

R 3 442

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Chicago was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 321

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 321 to R 15 375 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 321, which is on 2025-12-15.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Chicago?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 7h	Avg priceR 3 142	Daily departures34
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 13h	Avg priceR 2 635	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US 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 2 635 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 080. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Chicago in about 1d 7h – that's the fastest way to get there!