Trains tickets from San Marcos (TX), US to Chicago

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Next departures to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train San Marcos to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$257
Average train trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:20am
Distance1007 miles (1623 km)

San Marcos to Chicago Train

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

Best price found
04/22
$174
04/23
$234
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04/25
$232
04/26
$274
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $174

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

You can expect to pay from $174 to $800 for a train ticket from San Marcos to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $232 which is on 2025-04-25.

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 San Marcos 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Marcos and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

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

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

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