How much does a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Chicago cost?

The average train ticket price from Santa Barbara to Chicago is $1,465. The best way to find train tickets from Santa Barbara 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!

How long is the train trip from Santa Barbara to Chicago?

A train trip between Santa Barbara and Chicago is around 3d 2h, although the fastest train will take about 3d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1802 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Santa Barbara and Chicago?

The number of trains from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Santa Barbara to Chicago?

Trains traveling between Santa Barbara and Chicago leave from Train Station or Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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.

Trains from Santa Barbara to Chicago | Amtrak

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$242 - $348	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$1,465 - $1,465	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 264kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $242, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 11hAverage Duration

$242Cheapest ticket

73kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santa Barbara to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$1,465

Average train trip duration3d 2h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure12:21pm

Distance1801 miles (2904 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,104 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5104 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 $1,465.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Santa Barbara to Chicago Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Santa Barbara and Chicago?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

B - Greyhound Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Union Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - Chicago

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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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Santa Barbara to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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Train from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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