Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA train from $102 (€88) with Amtrak

Cheap train tickets from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Cheapest

$246

Average

$246

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

Cheapest

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h25

Union Station, Chicago, IL

05:50PMSacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

Cheapest

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h25

Union Station, Chicago, IL

05:50PMSacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

Cheapest

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h35

Union Station, Chicago, IL

06:00PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

Cheapest

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h40

Union Station, Chicago, IL

06:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

Cheapest

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h40

Union Station, Chicago, IL

06:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak 381 Carl Sandburg	07:40AM Union Station, Chicago, IL	57h25	03:05PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 5 California Zephyr	02:00PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	51h05	03:05PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 3 Southwest Chief	02:25PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	53h25	05:50PM Sacramento, CA	3 transfers
Amtrak 3 Southwest Chief	02:25PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	53h25	05:50PM Sacramento, CA	3 transfers
Amtrak 3 Southwest Chief	02:25PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	53h35	06:00PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	3 transfers
Amtrak 3 Southwest Chief	02:25PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	59h24	11:49PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 3 Southwest Chief	02:25PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	53h40	06:05PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	3 transfers
Amtrak 3 Southwest Chief	02:25PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	53h40	06:05PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	3 transfers
Amtrak 3 Southwest Chief	02:25PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	53h35	06:00PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	3 transfers
Amtrak 27 Empire Builder	03:05PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	65h23	06:28AM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA?

The best time to book your train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA.

Trains

from $235

Buses

from $168

Flights

from $217

Fastest train times from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Fastest Journey

2 d 3 h 5 m

Average

2 d 7 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

2878 km

Of the 10 trains that leave Chicago, IL for Sacramento, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

5 California Zephyr

02:00PM51h05

Union Station, Chicago, IL

03:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$14471One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h25

Union Station, Chicago, IL

05:50PMSacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

2nd Fastest

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h25

Union Station, Chicago, IL

05:50PMSacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h35

Union Station, Chicago, IL

06:00PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

3 Southwest Chief

02:25PM53h35

Union Station, Chicago, IL

06:00PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$2461One-way

3 transfers

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Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA

Distance	1784 miles (2877 km)
Average train duration	51 h 5 min
Average train ticket price	$317 (€272)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA cover the 1784 miles (2877 km) long journey taking on average 51 h 5 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 $317 (€272), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $180 (€154).

Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA trains

Find the best trains from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $143 (€123). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best 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 Sacramento, CA from Chicago, IL, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 50 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $143
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA can start from as little as $180 (€154) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA is $317 (€272); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA is 51 h 5 min to travel the 1784 mile (2877 km) long journey, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA leaves at 6: 55 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA leaves at 8: 05 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Sacramento, CA from Chicago, IL to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 05 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Sacramento, CA including taking a train, bus or flight.