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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 21 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: August 21 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Luis Obispo to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5410 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 $517
San Luis Obispo to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $521To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Chicago, as early as possible.
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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 San Luis Obispo and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Luis Obispo and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Luis Obispo to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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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