Find trains from Chicago to New York

Chicago Union Station is the primary train station serving Chicago to New York City trains. Most trains from Chicago to New York City arrive at either New York Penn Station or Newark Penn Station. Passengers can book trains to New York City from Chicago Union Station. Amtrak offers direct Chicago to New York City trains daily from Chicago Union Station, but taking trains with one connection en route gives passengers more options. You are assured of securing a train ride as there are daily train departures to New York City from Chicago.

Amtrak is currently the main company providing train tickets from Chicago to New York City. Chicago to New York City train ticket holders on Amtrak trains are treated to free Wi-Fi in all classes of travel. Other amenities will vary depending on the class, but passengers are guaranteed a comfortable train ride whether they choose First Class, Sleeper, Business, or Coach. All Amtrak trains from Chicago to New York offer a wheelchair space where passengers can park and stay in their wheelchair during the trip. The train's accessible seating policy allows passengers with mobility impairments to easily get on board and stay comfortable throughout the journey. Passengers on Coach Class get adjustable seats with ample legroom on all Amtrak trains except Acela. Business Class offers upgraded comfort with reclining seats, extra legroom, and onboard complimentary soft drinks. These Business Class seats are available on Acela, Palmetto, Vermonter, and Northeast Regional trains. First Class treats passengers to more roomy and comfortable one-by-two seats, conference tables, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary food services, and large tray spread-out tables. Passengers will also get AC power outlets adjacent to each seat.

Chicago to New York City trains have different luggage policies depending on the train line. Amtrak allows each traveler to have up to four bags: two carry-on bags weighing no more than 50 lbs and two personal items of up to 25 lbs. All the bags should have a tag bearing the passenger’s address and name. Passengers will also be required to repack overweight bags to weigh no more than 50 lbs. Amtrak allows passengers to board with carry-on items, but they must be securely stored in the overhead storage compartment, under the seat, or in any other designated storage area. However, items can't be stored in empty seats, vestibules, aisles, or any other place where they are likely to annoy other travelers. An excess baggage fee will be applied for any item above the stated limits, and each passenger is allowed to bring up to two excess bags. However, infant items do not count toward the allowable baggage limit.

Most trains to New York City from Chicago allow pets onboard. Amtrak allows passengers to bring cats and dogs under 20 lbs when kept in a pet carrier for train rides of up to seven hours. However, some restrictions apply. Firstly, a maximum of five pets are allowed to be on a train from Chicago to New York City and each passenger is allowed to make only one pet reservation. The pets are only welcomed in Acela Business Class and Coach Class but not permitted in Sleeper cars or non-Acela Business Class. Lastly, you must provide a pet carrier that will count toward your carry-on allowance.

Amtrak offers direct Chicago to New York City trains. However, most of the trains to New York City from Chicago have stops or transfers en route. Trains from Chicago Union Station have stops in South Bend Indiana, Bryan Amtrak Station, Toledo, Cleveland, and Rochester.

The most time-efficient journey by train from Chicago to New York currently available is 20h 12m. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 0h 49m, depending on whether your train has stops or different departure times. Amtrak has the quickest available train to your destination.

There is a train traveling between Chicago and New York which is Amtrak and currently our only available option.. The cheapest Amtrak is what we have recently available with prices starting at $184 round-trip.

There are 710.8 mi between Chicago and New York. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. Most trains from Chicago to New York will get there in 20h 12m.

We’ve found that taking a flight from Chicago to New York with American Airlines is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A train from Chicago to New York or a bus from Chicago to New York can take you longer than a 2h 04m flight.

Expect a flight to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a flight has deals available from $75. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a train from Chicago to New York or a bus from Chicago to New York can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.