Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$470

Average price

$470

Fastest journey

1 d 15 h 21 m

Average duration

1 d 15 h 21 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

929 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL will cost around $470 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $470.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham, AL for Chicago, IL on Fri, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 929 km distance in an average of 1 d 15 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 15 h 21 m .

On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 1 d 15 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Amtrak
11:24PM39h21
Birmingham, AL
02:45PMChicago, IL
$4701One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €100, and a train costs an average of €234.

Distance: 577 miles (929 km)

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€459

Average price

€150

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Cheapest

€318

Average price

37h 28m

Average total duration

36h 58m

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30m

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16h 51m

Average total duration

16h 21m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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3h 0m

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Greyhound

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Republic Airlines

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Live departures

Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, July 10
Last updated at 1:47 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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amtrak20 Crescent · 40 Floridian10:24 PM Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL
39h21
1:45 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL

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Trains from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 36h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $291 (€234) but you can travel from only $125 (€100) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $125 (€100)
Distance
577 miles (929 km)
Average train duration
36h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
$291 (€234)
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
39h 21m
First train
17:24
Last train
18:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $125 (€100)

Train providers: Amtrak from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL trains

You can travel by train between Birmingham, AL and Chicago, IL with Amtrak for as low as $385 (€308). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 38 h 21 min
  • Cheapest Price: $385

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