Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago to New York City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
20 h 12 m
Average
22 h 35 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
1146 km
Of the 11 trains that leave Chicago for New York City every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 710 miles (1145 km) | |
Average train duration | 20 h 12 min | |
Average train ticket price | $110 (€94) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train companies | Amtrak |
Trains from Chicago to New York City cover the 710 miles (1145 km) long journey taking on average 20 h 12 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $110 (€94), but the average price of train tickets is $110 (€94).
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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Chicago and New York City, 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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