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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Garden City, KS | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Garden City, KS | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Garden City, KS | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Garden City, KS | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Garden City, KS | No tags |
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Get from Chicago to Garden City
The journey takes about 19 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $116
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Garden City, KS by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Garden City?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Garden City start from $116. The average price for this train route is around $155. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Garden City?
The average train ride duration from Chicago to Garden City is 19h 53m, covering a distance of 749 miles (1208 km). The quickest train can get you there in 15h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Chicago to Garden City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Chicago to Garden City?
The earliest train departs from Chicago to Garden City at 7:40am. And the latest train departs at 2:25pm.
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 Garden City, KS was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $127To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Garden City, KS, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $127 to $741 for a train ticket from Chicago to Garden City, KS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-12-17.
