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Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to TruckeeAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Truckee. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $274, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Truckee: Trip Overview
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Based on 5098 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $274.00
Chicago to Truckee Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Truckee was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $212To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Truckee, as early as possible.
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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 Truckee is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Truckee.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Truckee, 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.
By choosing the train between Chicago and Truckee, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Truckee, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Truckee?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Chicago and Truckee is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $288 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $274. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Truckee, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Truckee in about 1d 22h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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