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Next departures to Tampa

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Tampa.

Bus
Average Price$72 - $333Average Duration1d 7h
40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$126 - $2,608Average Duration1d 16h
147kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Tampa: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$135
Average train trip duration1d 16h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:55pm
Distance1004 miles (1618 km)
Latest train departure6:40pm

Chicago to Tampa Train

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

Best price found
05/01
$129
05/02
$129
Today
$129
05/04
$125
05/05
No data
05/06
$129
05/07
$129
05/08
$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Tampa was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $122

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

You can expect to pay from $122 to $1,718 for a train ticket from Chicago to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-05-08.

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 Tampa is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Tampa.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Tampa 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.

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

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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.

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 Tampa?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Tampa is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $135 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $126. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Tampa, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Tampa in about 1d 7h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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