Find train tickets from New York to Chicago

NYC — CHI
giu 18 — giu 251
1 adult
mar 6/18
mar 6/25

Good to know

Cheapest day to travel

Sunday

Most expensive day to travel

Thursday

Average price (round-trip)

$221

Average price (one-way)

$75
Train tickets from New York to Chicago are on average 35% less expensive on Sundays
Train tickets from New York to Chicago are on average 24% more expensive on Thursdays
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

Top tips for finding New York to Chicago train tickets

  • The arrival train station for trains from New York to Chicago is Chicago Union Station. Located at 225 South Canal Street, travelers can get to the station on the Blue line Clinton Bus and Quincy bus Express lines. You can also take the Amtrak and Metra buses if you are coming from areas besides Chicago. Greyhound bus services also place visitors at their station, and there are taxi services to get you from your preferred destination to the station. It houses the Metropolitan Lounge and a lactation suite for nursing mothers to change and feed infants. Amenities available include elevators to get travelers from the platform to the concourse, ticket sales office, and vending machines with light snacks for travelers. There are a ticket sales office, Quik-Trak kiosks, and ATMs.
  • On trains from New York to Chicago you have checked baggage services. Each passenger can bring two personal items and two checked bags. Personal items should be under 26 pounds and smaller than 14*11*7 inches. Checked baggage has a limit of 55 pounds and 28*22*11 inches. Overweight bags have to be repacked into standard bag sizes or cartons purchasable at the station. Passengers are limited to two extra bags, which are charged per bag. Luggage stays on overhead racks, under passengers’ seats, or in luggage compartment areas during the journey. Avoid storing luggage in empty seats to avoid damaging the luggage or taking a passenger’s space.
  • Trains from New York to Chicago have different types of travel classes depending on the privileges customers get. First-class seating is exclusively available in Acela from New York to Chicago. Benefits include fewer stops, extra-wide reclining seats, extra wide tray tables, complimentary drinks, and extra legroom. First-class passengers also get meal services offered by attendants. Business-class seating offers extra-wide seats, extra legroom, and complimentary beverages. Coach class seating is two-by-three seating, and customers are served on a first-come, first-served basis. It features ample legroom and seats with curtains or panoramic views of the route.
  • Trains are a great means of getting from New York to Chicago. This is because travelers experience the rich scenery between the two cities, which is hard to get on flights. Train rides are convenient if you wish to avoid traffic delays or to get to the station a few hours earlier from the scheduled time for security checks. Train rides to Chicago get you right in the middle of the city, saving travelers from having to commute from the arrival station to the city. Train rides are cheaper than taking flights between the two cities.
  • 25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from New York to Chicago for $229 or less.
  • You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel in the morning.

FAQs when traveling from New York to Chicago by train

  • What is the departure train station for trains from New York to Chicago?

    The departure train station for trains from New York to Chicago is the Penn Station. Located in the heart of Manhattan, the station offers direct access to New York City, and travelers can easily walk to various destinations like Times Square. Travelers can get on NJ Transit and Long Island Rail Road to get to the station. Travelers can get on the M34 bus to get from the station to their preferred destinations. At the lower concourse, it features a Shake Shack where visitors can get snacks. The Amtrak waiting area has charging ports and washrooms at the main concourse. Additional amenities include luggage storage facilities, a sales ticket office, payphones, and ATMs.

  • Is there a restaurant available for trains from New York to Chicago?

    Most trains offer restaurants on board for this route with meal options ranging from full-course meals to snacks. Amtrak offers meal services for first-class passengers.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi on trains from New York to Chicago?

    Amtrak from New York to Chicago has free Wi-Fi with enough bandwidth to keep passengers connected and entertained.

  • Are pets allowed on trains from New York to Chicago?

    There are no pets allowed on trains from New York to Chicago. The train ride takes longer than seven hours, which is the maximum journey time for pets on board.

  • How long is a train journey to Chicago from New York?

    The train journey from New York to Chicago takes 20h 48m on average and covers a distance of 710 miles.

  • What train companies travel from New York to Chicago?

    Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.

  • How much does a train ticket from New York to Chicago cost?

    The average price of a round-trip train ticket from New York to Chicago is $275. In the last 3 days, the lowest price found by KAYAK users was $255.

Book Amtrak tickets from New York to Chicago (round-trip)

9/6ven
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
9/9lun
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$184
9/6ven
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
9/9lun
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$184
7/3mer
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
7/8lun
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$205
7/4gio
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
7/8lun
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$205
6/19mer
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
6/22sab
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$220
7/3mer
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
7/6sab
nonstopAmtrak
27h 28mZUN-ZYP
$220
7/4gio
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
7/13sab
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$220
7/11gio
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
7/18gio
nonstopAmtrak
27h 28mZUN-ZYP
$227
6/22sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
6/24lun
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$246
7/20sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
7/24mer
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$246
6/15sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
7/13sab
nonstopAmtrak
27h 28mZUN-ZYP
$248
5/25sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
5/28mar
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$255
5/25sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
5/28mar
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$255
5/25sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
5/29mer
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$255
5/25sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
5/28mar
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$255
5/25sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
5/28mar
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$255
6/14ven
nonstopAmtrak
27h 55mZRP-ZUN
6/15sab
nonstopAmtrak
27h 08mZUN-ZRP
$266
6/2dom
nonstopAmtrak
27h 55mZRP-ZUN
6/29sab
nonstopAmtrak
27h 08mZUN-ZRP
$266
6/12mer
nonstopAmtrak
27h 55mZRP-ZUN
6/13gio
nonstopAmtrak
27h 08mZUN-ZRP
$266
6/2dom
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
6/4mar
nonstopAmtrak
20h 12mZUN-ZYP
$270

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Book Amtrak tickets from New York to Chicago (one-way)

8/23ven
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
$70
8/23ven
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
$70
8/17sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$70
8/30ven
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
$70
8/14mer
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
$85
6/28ven
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
$85
8/12lun
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
8/11dom
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
8/8gio
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
8/11dom
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
8/8gio
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
8/8gio
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
9/6ven
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
5/25sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
11/27mer
nonstopAmtrak
28h 15mZYP-ZUN
$92
8/12lun
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$92
6/29sab
nonstopAmtrak
19h 32mZYP-ZUN
$111
6/5mer
nonstopAmtrak
27h 55mZRP-ZUN
$133
5/26dom
nonstopAmtrak
27h 55mZRP-ZUN
$133
6/7ven
nonstopAmtrak
27h 55mZRP-ZUN
$133

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