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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 7 atDeparture city: TampaDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 9 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Tampa to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5098 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 $126.00
Tampa to Chicago Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Chicago was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $129To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Tampa to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $129 to $1,537 for a train ticket from Tampa to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-05-07.
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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 Tampa and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, 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.
By choosing the train between Tampa 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 Tampa to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
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
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Chicago?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Tampa and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $135 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $126. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Tampa to Chicago in about 1d 7h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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