Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago to New York 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 16 m
Average
20 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1146 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Chicago for New York every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 710 miles (1145 km) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train providers | Amtrak |
Trains from Chicago to New York cover the 710 miles (1145 km) long journey taking on average 24 h 19 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available.
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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 from Chicago to New York, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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