Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Fresno.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to FresnoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $278, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Fresno: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $278.00
Chicago to Fresno Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Fresno was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $288To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Fresno, as early as possible.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Fresno you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Chicago and Fresno, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
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
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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