Trains tickets from Newark (NJ), US to Chicago

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FriApr 25
from $171
SatApr 26
SunApr 27
from $245
MonApr 28
TueApr 29
WedApr 30
from $118
ThuMay 1
FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Newark to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$235
Average train trip duration21h 53m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:02am
Distance702 miles (1131 km)
Latest train departure2:30pm

Newark 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
04/21
$155
04/22
$230
Today
$111
04/24
$279
04/25
$171
04/26
No data
04/27
$245
04/28
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $1,559 for a train ticket from Newark to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-04-25.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Newark and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newark to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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