Question 1

Other ways to get from New York to Chicago

Accepted Answer

There are usually 73 daily bus trips from New York to Chicago.

Question 2

When are trains the most crowded?

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Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from New York to Chicago. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Question 3

Which train should you take from New York to Chicago?

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There are 3 train lines with service from New York to Chicago.  Amtrak is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.

Question 4

What is the price of a train ticket from New York to Chicago?

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Over the past month, a train ticket between New York and Chicago cost €90.45, on average. Due to the distance between New York and Chicago, train tickets on this route tend to be relatively pricey. Booking your trip at least 29 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €207.42 more.

Question 5

Is there a direct train from New York to Chicago?

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There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from New York to Chicago. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chicago to New York.

Question 6

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

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The distance between New York and Chicago is approximately 711 miles, or 1144 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 22 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 19 hours and 32 minutes.
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.

Question 7

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs New York at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 8

Get around town with Moovit

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Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Chicago. Download here

Question 9

Where is the train station in Chicago?

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Chicago has one train station.

Question 10

Where is the train station in New York?

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There is one train station in New York.

Question 11

Prices as travel date approaches

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Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from New York to Chicago. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 29 days before departure, you can save around €207.42. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!

Question 12

Average prices by travel date

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The average cost of a one-way train trip from New York to Chicago is expected to fluctuate between  and  in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to Chicago in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from New York is .

Question 13

Monthly average prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during . This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from New York to Chicago, with the average price at just . Train tickets on this route are most expensive in , when the average price goes up to . You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Question 14

Need a return trip from Chicago to New York?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.