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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 2 atDeparture city: FresnoDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 2 atDeparture city: FresnoDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: May 4 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 2 atDeparture city: FresnoDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: May 4 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 2 atDeparture city: FresnoDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: May 4 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 2 atDeparture city: FresnoDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Fresno to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Fresno to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5089 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 $454.00
Fresno to Chicago Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Fresno to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $288To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Fresno to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $288 to $2,374 for a train ticket from Fresno to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $443 which is on 2025-05-02.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, 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 Fresno and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Fresno to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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