Trains from Grand Junction, CO to Chicago, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Junction
    Departure location: Grand Junction Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $157
Train Grand Junction to Chicago: Trip Overview

Train Grand Junction to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$164
Average train trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:53 AM
Distance1112 miles (1793 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Grand Junction to Chicago Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures9:53AM
Minimum Price$157
Average Ticket Price$164
Minimum Trip Duration1d3h
Average Train Trip Duration1d3h
Distance1112 miles (1793 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Grand Junction - Chicago

The average train ticket price from Grand Junction to Chicago is $164. The best way to find train tickets from Grand Junction to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Grand Junction and Chicago is around 1d 3h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1112 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Grand Junction to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Grand Junction to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Grand Junction to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Chicago, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo.

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

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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Chicago to Grand Junction

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