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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Chicago.

Average Price$156 - $562Average Duration2d 16h
68kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$175 - $511Average Duration1d 23h
249kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
$175Cheapest ticket
249kgCO₂ emissions

Train Riverside to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$324
Average train trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:38pm
Distance1696 miles (2735 km)

Riverside to Chicago Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $137

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

You can expect to pay from $137 to $995 for a train ticket from Riverside to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Riverside and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

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 Riverside 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Riverside to Chicago.

Did you know?

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.

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside to Chicago?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Riverside 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 $324 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $175. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Riverside to Chicago in about 1d 23h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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