Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Cheapest

$223

Average

$223

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

06:52PM72h22

Chicago, IL

07:14PMSanta Barbara, CA

$2231One-way

0 transfers

Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Amtrak	06:52PM Chicago, IL	72h22	07:14PM Santa Barbara, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Fastest Journey

3 d 22 m

Average

3 d 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

2903 km

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

06:52PM72h22

Chicago, IL

07:14PMSanta Barbara, CA

$2231One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA

Distance	1800 miles (2903 km)
Average train duration	47 h
Average train ticket price	$250 (€213)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA cover the 1800 miles (2903 km) long route taking on average 47 h with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $250 (€213), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $223 (€190).

Train providers: Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Santa Barbara, CA from Chicago, IL from $262 (€224). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Santa Barbara, CA from Chicago, IL, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA train information:

Average Duration: 47 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: $262
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA can start from as little as $223 (€190) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA is $250 (€213); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA train time is 47 h covering the 1800 mile (2903 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 6: 52 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 7: 50 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Santa Barbara, CA. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Chicago, IL and Santa Barbara, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 50 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA is July.

You have options as you can travel from Chicago, IL to Santa Barbara, CA 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.