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TodayApr 25
from $175
TomorrowApr 26
from $175
SunApr 27
from $175
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Pittsburgh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Pittsburgh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$60 - $210Average Duration13h 25m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$103 - $183Average Duration9h 46m
60kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Pittsburgh to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
13h 25mAverage Duration
$60Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Pittsburgh to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$172
Average train trip duration9h 46m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:59pm
Distance410 miles (660 km)

Pittsburgh 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
04/23
No data
04/24
$175
Today
$175
04/26
$175
04/27
$175
04/28
No data
04/29
$163
04/30
$175
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $163

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

You can expect to pay from $163 to $554 for a train ticket from Pittsburgh to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

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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.

By choosing the train between Pittsburgh and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

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.

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