Find trains from New York to Chicago

The quickest train available from New York will take 19h 32m to arrive in Chicago. Travel time typically varies by up to 1h 20m, depending on your train details. Amtrak has the quickest available train to your destination.

Amtrak are viable options. Check times and availability for Amtrak, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from New York to Chicago from $198 round-trip.

The straight-line distance from New York to Chicago is 710.8 mi, but the actual distance you’ll travel by train depends on the route taken. The train usually takes 19h 32m in normal conditions.

The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from New York to Chicago, doing so can potentially save up to 17h 12m of travel time. While these options may take longer, booking a train from New York to Chicago or a bus from New York to Chicago may suit your needs if travel time is less of a factor in your decision making.

The cheapest way is to get a flight from New York to Chicago, which can be as cheap as $96. A train from New York to Chicago is more expensive than a flight, with prices starting at $198. A bus from New York to Chicago is also an option, with an average price of $176.