Trains from Chicago, IL to Houston, TX

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TodayApr 29
from $287
TomorrowApr 30
from $287
WedMay 1
from $205
ThuMay 2
from $223
FriMay 3
from $317
SatMay 4
SunMay 5
MonMay 6

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $287
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Houston

When taking the train from Chicago to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Houston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green Parks.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/27
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04/28
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Today
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04/30
$195
05/01
$157
05/02
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05/03
$191
05/04
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Houston was searched and found on May 1, 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 Houston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $157 to $223 for a train ticket from Chicago to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2024-05-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Houston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Houston compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Houston.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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