What is the most popular train station in Chicago?

Chicago Union is the most searched station in Chicago by KAYAK users.

Which train companies travel to Chicago?

Amtrak and Train are popular train companies operating in Chicago.

How long is the train journey to Chicago from the closest popular cities?

Milwaukee to Chicago - 1h 19m Quincy to Chicago - 4h 21m East Lansing to Chicago - 3h 51m Kalamazoo to Chicago - 2h 34m Champaign to Chicago - 3h 05m Grand Rapids to Chicago - 4h 08m South Bend to Chicago - 1h 54m

Cheap trains to Chicago from $21

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular providers for trips to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these deals were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent return train deals to Chicago

Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 9

7:45 pm - 9:04 pmMilwaukee Airport-
Chicago Union

1h 19mnonstop

6:10 am - 7:23 amChicago Union-
Milwaukee Airport

1h 13mnonstop

$42Amtrak

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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19

7:45 pm - 9:04 pmMilwaukee Airport-
Chicago Union

1h 19mnonstop

6:10 am - 7:23 amChicago Union-
Milwaukee Airport

1h 13mnonstop

$42Amtrak

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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19

7:35 pm - 9:04 pmMilwaukee Intermodal-
Chicago Union

1h 29mnonstop

6:10 am - 7:39 amChicago Union-
Milwaukee Intermodal

1h 29mnonstop

$42Amtrak

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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 9

7:35 pm - 9:04 pmMilwaukee Intermodal-
Chicago Union

1h 29mnonstop

8:05 pm - 9:34 pmChicago Union-
Milwaukee Intermodal

1h 29mnonstop

$42Amtrak

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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 9

1:05 pm - 2:34 pmMilwaukee Intermodal-
Chicago Union

1h 29mnonstop

8:05 pm - 9:34 pmChicago Union-
Milwaukee Intermodal

1h 29mnonstop

$42Amtrak

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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 13

1:05 pm - 2:49 pmMilwaukee Intermodal-
Chicago Union

1h 44mnonstop

6:10 am - 7:39 amChicago Union-
Milwaukee Intermodal

1h 29mnonstop

$44Amtrak

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

7:35 pm - 9:04 pmMilwaukee Intermodal-
Chicago Union

1h 29mnonstop

6:10 am - 7:39 amChicago Union-
Milwaukee Intermodal

1h 29mnonstop

$44Amtrak

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

1:15 pm - 2:49 pmMilwaukee Airport-
Chicago Union

1h 34mnonstop

8:05 pm - 9:18 pmChicago Union-
Milwaukee Airport

1h 13mnonstop

$44Amtrak

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 12

1:05 pm - 2:49 pmMilwaukee Intermodal-
Chicago Union

1h 44mnonstop

8:05 pm - 9:34 pmChicago Union-
Milwaukee Intermodal

1h 29mnonstop

$46Amtrak

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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 18

7:51 am - 8:45 amSouth Bend Amtrak Station-
Chicago Union

1h 54mnonstop

9:30 pm - 11:59 pmChicago Union-
South Bend Amtrak Station

1h 29mnonstop

$47Amtrak, Train

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Cheapest day	Saturday
Most expensive day	Wednesday
Average price (round-trip)	$50
Average price (one-way)	$33

Train tickets to Chicago are on average 11% less expensive on Saturdays

Train tickets to Chicago are on average 9% more expensive on Wednesdays

(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

If you’re taking a train to Chicago, Union Station is the only train station in the city offering regional transit. All trains connecting with other cities in the United States and Canada leave from and arrive here. Get to and from Union Station using the CTA train system. It’s a great way to get around the city and the CTA Quincy stop is just half a mile away from the train station.
When visiting Chicago, look up train tickets to Union Station in Chicago instead of arriving by plane. It’s probable this option is more affordable than flying in to the city. Not only is it more likely to be more inexpensive, but when arriving in Chicago you’ll find that the Union train station is already downtown. Arriving at Union Station can make getting around the city and to wherever you may be staying easier and avoids any airport hassle.
If you’re taking the Amtrak to Chicago Union Station and you require accessible options of getting around, you have nothing to worry about. Chicago Union Train Station has an accessible entrance available at the main entrance on Canal Street. The station also offers elevators to get to the concourse from street level as well as assisted waiting and boarding areas in case you require extra assistance to get on or off the train.
A great idea for traveling by train is taking a day trip from Chicago. There are a couple good options. Take a trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for example. There are plenty of departure and return times out of Union Station starting in the early morning until late evening. The trip is just about an hour and a half between cities and it’s definitely worth your while. Traveling by train gets you easily from one downtown to another.
Looking for cheap train tickets to Chicago? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From Milwaukee $47, from South Bend $49, from St. Louis $57
Chicago's most searched train station on KAYAK is Chicago Union. It is located 1 mile from the city center.
You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Chicago in the afternoon.

What is the most popular train station in Chicago?
Chicago Union is the most searched station in Chicago by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Chicago?
Amtrak and Train are popular train companies operating in Chicago.
How long is the train journey to Chicago from the closest popular cities?
Milwaukee to Chicago - 1h 19m
Quincy to Chicago - 4h 21m
East Lansing to Chicago - 3h 51m
Kalamazoo to Chicago - 2h 34m
Champaign to Chicago - 3h 05m
Grand Rapids to Chicago - 4h 08m
South Bend to Chicago - 1h 54m