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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
Cheapest price
$587
Average price
$1049
Fastest journey
2 d 3 h 5 m
Average duration
2 d 8 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
2879 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA will cost around $1049 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $587.
Of the 6 trains that leave Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL for Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 2879 km distance in an average of 2 d 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 d 3 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 2 d 12 h 19 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.
3 Southwest Chief · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3817 AMTRAK1:30 PM56h25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:55 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$5871One-way3 transfers- 3 Southwest Chief · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK1:30 PM56h20Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:50 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$5871One-way3 transfers
- 3 Southwest Chief · 14 Coast Starlight1:30 PM60h19Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:49 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$7051One-way1 transfer
- 27 Empire Builder · 11 Coast Starlight3:05 PM65h23Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:28 AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$7211One-way1 transfer
- 5 California Zephyr2:00 PM51h05Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL3:05 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$18241One-way0 transfers
- 5 California Zephyr2:00 PM51h05Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL3:05 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$18241One-way0 transfers
- 3 Southwest Chief · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK1:30 PM56h20Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:50 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$5871One-way3 transfers
- 3 Southwest Chief · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3817 AMTRAK1:30 PM56h25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:55 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$5871One-way3 transfers
- 381 Carl Sandburg · 5 California Zephyr7:40 AM57h25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL3:05 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$18711One-way1 transfer
- 3 Southwest Chief · 14 Coast Starlight1:30 PM60h19Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:49 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$7051One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 1788 miles (2879 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$399 Average price | $254 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price | $422 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52h 51m Average total duration 52h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57h 40m Average total duration 57h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA costing on average $381 (€313).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA costing on average $399 (€328).
Other travel options to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 52h 21m.
Bus takes on average 57h 10m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Southwest Chief · 14 Coast Starlight | 1:30 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 60h19 | 11:49 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 3 Southwest Chief · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK | 1:30 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 56h20 | 7:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
| 3 Southwest Chief · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3817 AMTRAK | 1:30 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 56h25 | 7:55 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
| 5 California Zephyr | 2:00 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 51h05 | 3:05 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 27 Empire Builder · 11 Coast Starlight | 3:05 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 65h23 | 6:28 AM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 381 Carl Sandburg · 5 California Zephyr | 7:40 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 57h25 | 3:05 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
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Trains from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 52h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $125 (€103) but you can travel from only $106 (€87) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:40, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 1788 miles (2879 km) distance in 51h 5m.
Distance 1788 miles (2879 km) |
Average train duration 52h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€103) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 51h 5m |
First train 12:40 PM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA from $106 (€87). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL to Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
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