When should I purchase the train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago?

The cost of a train from San Antonio to Chicago is about $144 one-way this week. Our data shows that prices are fairly stable throughout the next 3 months. You can book now to make sure your seat is secured.

Which train companies operate between San Antonio to Chicago?

The train offering service from San Antonio to Chicago Amtrak. Amtrak has been found as the cheapest option available at $230 round-trip.

How far is San Antonio to Chicago by train?

The distance between San Antonio and Chicago is about 1052.0 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. 30h 44m is a normal train duration for this route.

Is a train the fastest way to get from San Antonio to Chicago?

We’ve found that taking a flight from San Antonio to Chicago with Delta is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A train from San Antonio to Chicago or a bus from San Antonio to Chicago can take you longer than a 5h 24m flight.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Chicago?

A flight from San Antonio to Chicago is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a train from San Antonio to Chicago starting at $230, or consider a bus from San Antonio to Chicago starting at $360. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

Trains from San Antonio to Chicago from $115

Best deals for train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago

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Amtrak

With transfers

30h 44m

From $115

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Amtrak

With transfers

30h 44m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Amtrak

With transfers

30h 44m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

30h 44m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

30h 44m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

30h 44m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

San Antonio to Chicago train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from San Antonio to Chicago

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$230
ONE-WAY FROM	$115
AVG TRAVEL TIME	30h 46m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Amtrak

The best round-trip train deal from San Antonio to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $230

The best one-way train deal from San Antonio to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $115

Average time it takes to travel by train from San Antonio to Chicago

There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

San Antonio Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in San Antonio

San AntonioSan Antonio, 29.41935, -98.47814

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Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago

Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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Book round-trip train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

Amtrak

Apr 8

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

Apr 12

9:45 amChicago Union

32h 10m

5:55 pmSan Antonio

$230

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Amtrak

Apr 14

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

Apr 16

9:45 amChicago Union

32h 10m

5:55 pmSan Antonio

$230

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Amtrak

Jun 1

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

Jun 5

9:45 amChicago Union

32h 10m

5:55 pmSan Antonio

$230

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Amtrak

Apr 17

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

Apr 20

9:45 amChicago Union

32h 10m

5:55 pmSan Antonio

$230

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Amtrak

Apr 27

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

Apr 30

9:45 amChicago Union

32h 10m

5:55 pmSan Antonio

$230

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Amtrak

Mar 29

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

Apr 1

9:45 amChicago Union

32h 10m

5:55 pmSan Antonio

$230

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Book one-way train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.

Amtrak

Apr 3

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

$115

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Amtrak

Mar 30

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

$115

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Amtrak

Jun 25

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

$115

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Amtrak

Apr 1

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

$115

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Amtrak

Apr 3

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

$115

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Amtrak

Apr 1

3:00 amSan Antonio

30h 44m

9:44 amChicago Union

$115

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Choose the best way to get from San Antonio to Chicago

Buses

21h 49m

$175 one-way$360 round-trip

Nonstop · from $3701 stop · from $360

Distance to downtown

P32 • 4.7 mi

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San Antonio to Chicago Buses

Trains

30h 44m

$115 one-way$230 round-trip

Nonstop · from $230

Distance to downtown

ZUN • 0.7 mi

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San Antonio to Chicago Trains

Flights

2h 45m

$75 one-way$146 round-trip

1 stop · from $91

Distance to downtown

ORD • 15.9 mi

MDW • 8.6 mi

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San Antonio to Chicago Flights

FAQs for booking trains from San Antonio to Chicago

For this week, you can purchase tickets from San Antonio to Chicago starting at $115 one-way. At $144 on average, one-way train tickets from San Antonio to Chicago are best booked early to save more on your trip.

The quickest train available from San Antonio will take 30h 44m to arrive in Chicago. Travel time can vary by 0h 02m, so prioritize nonstop options for the quickest arrival. Take the Amtrak train from San Antonio and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.