Trains tickets from Chicago to Saint Paul, US

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TodayMay 19
from $279
TomorrowMay 20
from $102
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Next departures to Saint Paul

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Saint Paul
    Destination location: Union Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Saint Paul
    Destination location: Union Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Saint Paul
    Destination location: Union Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Saint Paul
    Destination location: Union Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Saint Paul
    Destination location: Union Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Saint Paul.

Average Price$51 - $139Average Duration9h
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$47 - $194Average Duration7h 51m
51kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Saint Paul

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Saint Paul. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
9hAverage Duration
$51Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Saint Paul: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$109
Average train trip duration7h 51m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance345 miles (556 km)
Latest train departure3:05pm

Chicago to Saint Paul 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
05/17
No data
05/18
$186
Today
$279
05/20
$102
05/21
No data
05/22
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05/23
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05/24
$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Saint Paul was searched and found on May 24, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $548 for a train ticket from Chicago to Saint Paul based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-05-24.

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 Saint Paul 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

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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Train from Saint Paul to Chicago

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