Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Pittsburgh.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to PittsburghAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Pittsburgh: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 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 $103.00
Chicago to Pittsburgh Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $165To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Pittsburgh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $165 to $554 for a train ticket from Chicago to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2025-04-28.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Pittsburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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