Trains tickets from Lancaster, PA, US to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster, PA
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster, PA
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster, PA
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Lancaster, PA, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$237
Average train trip duration19h 53m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:52pm
Distance603 miles (972 km)
Latest train departure2:02pm

Lancaster to Chicago Train

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

Best price found
07/14
No data
07/15
$175
Today
$233
07/17
$214
07/18
$201
07/19
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07/20
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07/21
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lancaster to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 15, 2025 with a price of $175

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

You can expect to pay from $175 to $662 for a train ticket from Lancaster to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $201 which is on 2025-07-18.

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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.

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

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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

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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.

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