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Routes19
Trips per day48
train lines2
Stations1

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What train companies travel to Summit, Illinois?

Located in Illinois, Summit is accessible by train from 19 other cities. You can choose from 48 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Summit on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Train companies serving Summit

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak22911h 51m$78.44
Amtrak Lincoln Service102h 4m$32.59
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • Amtrak Lincoln Service is part of Amtrak's Illinois Service, providing rail transportation throughout Illinois. The Lincoln Service travels 284 miles between St. Louis and Chicago with nine intermediate stops. Amtrak Lincoln trains offer WiFi connectivity, power outlets, business class seating, and a cafe car to ensure passengers have the most comfortable journey possible.

Which train carrier has the best service to Summit?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Summit by train with Amtrak Lincoln Service giving them a 4.2 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Lincoln Service had the most comfortable train service to Summit taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Lincoln Service offers. They rate Amtrak Lincoln Service a 4.2 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Summit punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Lincoln Service has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Summit, rating them a 3.8 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$4.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Summit, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Summit. In the last month, trains from Chicago to Summit had the lowest average price at $5.00.

The main train station in Summit is Archer Ave and S Center Ave. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Summit.

The closest airport to Summit is Chicago Midway Intl Airport (MDW), it is located 3 miles from the city center of Summit.
Summit ranks number 18 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 366 in United States. Summit ranks number 11 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Summit via train service. On average 41 direct daily train trips serve Summit.
The population of Summit is 11389. Summit ranks number 24 in terms of population in Illinois and number 434 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Summit range from $4 for a short trip to Summit, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Summit starts at , and a longer trip by train to Summit can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $26.
People who take the train to Summit are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Summit easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Summit is Archer Ave and S Center Ave, located just 0.5 miles away. Select Archer Ave and S Center Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Summit. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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