Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Amtrak
07:36PM19h09
Harrisburg, PA
02:45PMChicago, IL
$3821One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL

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.

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€219

Average price

€138

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Cheapest

€216

Average price

20h 38m

Average duration

20h 8m

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30m

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19h 30m

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19h 0m

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6h 27m

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3h 27m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

2.8 - 5.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL

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Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 20h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $192 (€157) but you can travel from only $119 (€97) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $119 (€97)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $119 (€97)

Train companies: Amtrak from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL trains

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:

  • Average Duration: 19 h 9 min
  • Cheapest Price: $134

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