Trains tickets from Chicago to New York

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TodayMay 23
from $263
TomorrowMay 24
from $263
SunMay 25
from $396
MonMay 26
from $95
TueMay 27
from $95
WedMay 28
from $95
ThuMay 29
from $95
FriMay 30
from $95

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to New York.

Average Price$65 - $450Average Duration1d 1h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$95 - $463Average Duration22h 24m
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to New York

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New York. The journey takes about 22 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
22h 24mAverage Duration
$95Cheapest ticket
104kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to New York: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$204
Average train trip duration22h 24m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure5:55pm
Distance710 miles (1145 km)
Latest train departure11:59pm

Chicago to New York Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/21
$298
05/22
$310
Today
$252
05/24
$252
05/25
$381
05/26
$90
05/27
$90
05/28
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to New York was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to New York, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $1,967 for a train ticket from Chicago to New York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-05-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and New York is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New York.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to New York you take, 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.

By choosing the train between Chicago and New York, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to New York while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from New York to Chicago

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