Trains from Vancouver, BC to Chicago, IL

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Train Vancouver to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$278
Average train trip duration2d 7h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure07:15
Distance1767 miles

Vancouver to Chicago Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vancouver - Chicago

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Vancouver to Chicago cost?

    The average train ticket price from Vancouver to Chicago is US$278. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Vancouver to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Vancouver to Chicago?

    A train trip between Vancouver and Chicago is around 2d 7h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1771 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Vancouver and Chicago?

    The number of trains from Vancouver to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Vancouver to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Vancouver to Chicago?

    When taking the train from Vancouver to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$386
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US$267
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US$304
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US$304
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US$177
The cheapest trip from Vancouver to Chicago was searched and found on 10 Nov 2024 with a price of US$177

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Vancouver to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$177 to US$731 for a train ticket from Vancouver to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$177, which is on 2024-11-10.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Vancouver and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Vancouver and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Vancouver to Chicago and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from Vancouver to Chicago?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Vancouver and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$278 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$159. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Vancouver to Chicago in about 2d 7h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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