Trains tickets from Chicago to Lancaster, PA, US

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TodayJul 16
from $243
TomorrowJul 17
from $297
FriJul 18
SatJul 19
SunJul 20
from $275
MonJul 21
from $243
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chicago to Lancaster, PA, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$243
Average train trip duration18h 1m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:40pm
Distance603 miles (972 km)
Latest train departure9:30pm

Chicago to Lancaster Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/14
$246
07/15
No data
Today
$233
07/17
$285
07/18
No data
07/19
No data
07/20
$264
07/21
$233
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Lancaster was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $233

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

You can expect to pay from $233 to $1,122 for a train ticket from Chicago to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $233 which is on 2025-07-21.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Lancaster is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lancaster.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lancaster you take, 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 Lancaster 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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Lancaster while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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.

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Train from Lancaster, PA, US to Chicago

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