5.0
I was not able to go on this trip. But when I called and canceled it I had a great experience. The lady made it so easy and I received a partial refund. I will travel Amtrak this summer and recommend it to everyone. Thanks so much
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There is one daily train from Osceola to Chicago. Traveling by train from Osceola to Chicago usually takes around 7 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak California Zephyr train can make the trip in 7 hours and 1 minute.
Distance | 323 mi (520 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 1m |
Lowest price | $57.36 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak California Zephyr |
Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from Osceola to Chicago
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
I was not able to go on this trip. But when I called and canceled it I had a great experience. The lady made it so easy and I received a partial refund. I will travel Amtrak this summer and recommend it to everyone. Thanks so much
In the last month, $57.36 was the average price of a train ticket from Osceola to Chicago. This is a great price, especially considering the length of the route. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 15 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $46.43 more than that for a same-day booking.
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 15 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Chicago from Osceola will be about C$46.43 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
Amtrak California Zephyr is the one and only train line which connects Osceola to Chicago. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak California Zephyr | 1 | 7h 3m | $95.99 |
Amtrak’s California Zephyr travels over 2,400 miles to connect Chicago to the San Francisco area. The full journey takes over 50 hours, so many passengers upgrade to a sleeper cabin for added privacy and comfort. The Zephyr is one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes, and the sightseer lounge’s panoramic windows offer the best views of the Rockies, the Sierra Nevadas, and the Great Salt Lake along the route.
The distance between Osceola and Chicago is approximately 323 miles, or 520 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 1 minute.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Osceola to Chicago on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Osceola at 7:00am and arrives in Chicago around 7 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Chicago with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chicago to Osceola.
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Chicago is one of the biggest transportation hubs in the Midwest, and provides easy access to nearby destinations ideal for day trips, as well as international travel from two airports. Thanks to plenty of bus and train stations throughout the city, getting to the Windy City is a breeze.
There is one train station in Osceola.
Main & East Clay Sts
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Chicago (Union Station), Illinois
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