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Compare 2 ways to go from Jefferson City to Chicago.

Average Price$58 - $170Average Duration19h
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$49 - $181Average Duration10h 54m
48kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Jefferson City to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 10 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
10h 54mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
48kgCO₂ emissions

Train Jefferson City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$86
Average train trip duration10h 54m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure11:49am
Distance330 miles (531 km)
Latest train departure7:12pm

Jefferson City to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/26
$77
04/27
$119
Today
$46
04/29
$46
04/30
No data
05/01
No data
05/02
$66
05/03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jefferson City to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $292 for a train ticket from Jefferson City to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Jefferson City to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, 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 Jefferson City and Chicago, 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 Jefferson City to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jefferson City to Chicago?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Jefferson City 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 $86 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $49. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Jefferson City to Chicago in about 10h 54m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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