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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 23 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: May 25 atDestination city: HoustonDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to HoustonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Houston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5136 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $165.00
Chicago to Houston Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Houston was searched and found on May 24, 2025 with a price of $182To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Houston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $182 to $949 for a train ticket from Chicago to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $182 which is on 2025-05-24.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Houston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Houston compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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