Chicago to Boston train
Cheap train tickets from Chicago to Boston
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Chicago to Boston
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Fastest train times from Chicago to Boston
Fastest Journey
21 h 54 m
Average
1d 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1368 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Chicago for Boston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Chicago to Boston
 | Distance | 848 miles (1367 km) |
 | Average train duration | 21 h 54 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $100 (€97) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Amtrak |
Trains from Chicago to Boston cover the 848 miles (1367 km) long route taking on average 21 h 54 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $100 (€97), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $99 (€95).
Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago to Boston trains
Buy your official Amtrak train tickets between Chicago and Boston from $99 (€95) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Boston from Chicago, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
Amtrak from Chicago to Boston train information:
- Average Duration: 23 h 2 min
- Average Price: $99
- Amtrak frequency: 1 a day
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