Trains tickets from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

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TodayDec 5
from $183
TomorrowDec 6
from $183
SatDec 7
from $183
SunDec 8
from $200
MonDec 9
from $190
TueDec 10
WedDec 11
ThuDec 12

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: December 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 7 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 7 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 7 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 7 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 7 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train Chicago to Austin: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$200
Average train trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:15am
Distance978 miles (1576 km)
Latest train departure1:52pm

Chicago to Austin Trains

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

Best price found
12/03
$157
12/04
$157
Today
$179
12/06
$183
12/07
$183
12/08
$200
12/09
$190
12/10
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%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin was searched and found on Dec 3, 2024 with a price of $157

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 $157 to $784 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 $183 which is on 2024-12-06.

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.

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