Cheapest price
$382
Average price
$382
Fastest journey
19 h 9 m
Average duration
19 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
919 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL will cost around $382 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $382.
Of the 1 trains that leave Harrisburg, PA for Chicago, IL on Tue, Jun 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 919 km distance in an average of 19 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 h 9 m .
On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 19 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€219 Average price | €138 Average price Cheapest | €216 Average price |
20h 38m Average duration 20h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 30m Average duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 570 miles (918 km) |
Average train duration 20h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $192 (€157) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 19h 9m |
First train 10:00 |
Last train 19:36 |
Amtrak trains will get you between Harrisburg, PA and Chicago, IL from $134 (€109). 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 operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.
Train information from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL with Amtrak:
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