Cheapest price
$189
Average price
$608
Fastest journey
21 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago, IL to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Boston, MA will cost around $608 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to Boston, MA without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €108. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€267 Average price | €115 Average price Cheapest |
23h 32m Average duration Fastest 23h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1d 28h 43m Average duration 1d 28h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 11:40 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 27h18 | 2:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:40 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 26h12 | 1:52 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:40 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 26h06 | 1:46 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:40 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 27h23 | 3:03 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 2:30 AM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 21h30 | 12:00 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 21h30 | 12:00 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 849 miles (1367 km) |
Average train duration 23h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $329 (€267) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 23h 2m |
First train 21:30 |
Last train 21:30 |
For as little as $313 (€254) you can travel by train from Chicago, IL to Boston, MA with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Chicago, IL and Boston, MA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
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