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SAT — CHI
May 12 — May 191
1 adult
Sun 5/12

San Antonio to Chicago train information

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ROUND-TRIP FROM

$234

ONE-WAY FROM

$172

AVG TRAVEL TIME

30h 42m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Amtrak
The best round-trip train deal from San Antonio to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $234
The best one-way train deal from San Antonio to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $172
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

Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago
Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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
Jul 23
6:48 amSan Antonio
30h 56m
1:44 pmChicago Union
Jul 27
1:52 pmChicago Union
32h 24m
10:16 pmSan Antonio
Amtrak
May 27
6:48 amSan Antonio
30h 56m
1:44 pmChicago Union
Jun 4
1:52 pmChicago Union
32h 54m
10:46 pmSan Antonio
Amtrak
May 18
6:48 amSan Antonio
30h 56m
1:44 pmChicago Union
May 22
1:52 pmChicago Union
32h 54m
10:46 pmSan Antonio

FAQs for booking trains from San Antonio to Chicago

How long is the train ride from San Antonio to Chicago?

The quickest train available from San Antonio will take 30h 42m to arrive in Chicago. Take the Amtrak train from San Antonio and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

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 $234 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 42m 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 American Airlines 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 2h 47m 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 $234, or consider a bus from San Antonio to Chicago starting at $470. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.


Amtrak trains from San Antonio to Chicago

Our best Amtrak deals on San Antonio to Chicago train tickets
Amtrak
Jul 23
UT66:48 amSan Antonio
30h 56m
ZUN1:44 pmChicago Union
Jul 27
ZUN1:52 pmChicago Union
32h 24m
UT610:16 pmSan Antonio
Amtrak
May 27
UT66:48 amSan Antonio
30h 56m
ZUN1:44 pmChicago Union
Jun 4
ZUN1:52 pmChicago Union
32h 54m
UT610:46 pmSan Antonio
Amtrak
May 18
UT66:48 amSan Antonio
30h 56m
ZUN1:44 pmChicago Union
May 22
ZUN1:52 pmChicago Union
32h 54m
UT610:46 pmSan Antonio

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