Trains tickets from Chicago to Austin (TX), US

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TodayJun 16
from $240
TomorrowJun 17
from $226
WedJun 18
from $263
ThuJun 19
from $205
FriJun 20
from $214
SatJun 21
from $235
SunJun 22
from $254
MonJun 23
from $189

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Austin.

Bus
Average Price$83 - $312Average Duration1d 1h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$121 - $916Average Duration1d 8h
143kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32.75000000000001bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
$83Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Austin: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$201
Average train trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:15am
Distance978 miles (1576 km)
Latest train departure1:52pm

Chicago to Austin Train

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

Best price found
06/14
$351
06/15
No data
Today
$205
06/17
$217
06/18
$252
06/19
$196
06/20
$205
06/21
$225
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $196

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

You can expect to pay from $196 to $883 for a train ticket from Chicago to Austin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $196 which is on 2025-06-19.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Austin is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Austin, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Austin?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Austin is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $201 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $121. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Austin, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Austin in about 1d 1h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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