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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 9 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 9 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 9 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 9 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 9 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Gainesville to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5103 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 $226.00
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The cheapest trip from Gainesville to Chicago was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $326To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gainesville to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $326 to $1,178 for a train ticket from Gainesville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $326 which is on 2025-05-09.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gainesville to Chicago 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.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Gainesville and Chicago, 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 Gainesville to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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!
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.
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.
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