How much is the train ticket from New York City to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Chicago start from $79. The average price for this train route is around $175. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Chicago?

The average train ride duration from New York City to Chicago is 22h 45m, covering a distance of 711 miles (1146 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the New York City to Chicago route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Chicago?

The earliest train departs from New York City to Chicago at 6:02am. And the latest train departs at 3:40pm.

Train New York City to Chicago from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 53m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 53m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 53m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	10:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	6:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	10:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 53m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 53m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 22 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

22h 45mAverage Duration

711 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $557	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $955	Average Duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and Chicago?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5623 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 $79

Amtrak New York City Chicago recent customer reviews

The communication from the workers was terrible. A lot of rude and snotty people in NY and in Chicago. The ride was smooth and went well.

Kadeem M.

December 19, 2024

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Chicago by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Chicago start from $79. The average price for this train route is around $175. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Chicago?
The average train ride duration from New York City to Chicago is 22h 45m, covering a distance of 711 miles (1146 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New York City to Chicago route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Chicago?
The earliest train departs from New York City to Chicago at 6:02am. And the latest train departs at 3:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/02

$252

12/03

$170

Today

$308

12/05

$255

12/06

$244

12/07

$286

12/08

$170

12/09

$159

The cheapest trip from New York City to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $1,042 for a train ticket from New York City to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-12-09.