How much is the train ticket from Little Rock to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Little Rock to Chicago start at $101. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Little Rock to Chicago?

The average train trip from Little Rock to Chicago takes 20h 16m and covers 890 km. The quickest train gets you there in 14h 5m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Little Rock to Chicago route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Little Rock to Chicago?

The earliest train from Little Rock to Chicago departs at 1:44am. The latest train departs at 11:44pm.

Train Little Rock to Chicago from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Little Rock to Chicago on March 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	1:44am	Union Station	14h 20m	4:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Little Rock to Chicago on March 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	1:44am	Union Station	14h 20m	4:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	1:44am	Union Station	14h 20m	4:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Little Rock to Chicago on March 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	1:44am	Union Station	14h 20m	4:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	1:44am	Union Station	14h 20m	4:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Little Rock to Chicago on April 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	22h 59m	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	14h 5m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	1:44am	Union Station	14h 20m	4:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:44am	Union Station	14h 20m	4:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	20h 16m	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Little Rock to Chicago on April 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	22h 59m	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	14h 5m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	20h 16m	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	20h 16m	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	22h 59m	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Little Rock to Chicago on April 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	22h 59m	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	14h 5m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	14h 5m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	20h 16m	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	20h 16m	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Little Rock to Chicago on April 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	22h 59m	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	14h 5m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	14h 5m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	20h 16m	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:44pm	Union Station	20h 16m	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:32 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Little Rock to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 11 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $300, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 45mAverage Duration

893 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$300 - $300	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$101 - $763	Average Duration20h 16m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,778 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5778 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $101

Amtrak Little Rock Chicago recent customer reviews

Nice smooth ride

Raquel H.

August 15, 2023

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Little Rock to Chicago by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Little Rock to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Little Rock to Chicago start at $101. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Little Rock to Chicago?
The average train trip from Little Rock to Chicago takes 20h 16m and covers 890 km. The quickest train gets you there in 14h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Little Rock to Chicago route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Little Rock to Chicago?
The earliest train from Little Rock to Chicago departs at 1:44am. The latest train departs at 11:44pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03-26

$830

03-27

$738

Today

$303

03-29

$738

03-30

$251

03-31

$210

04-01

$157

04-02

$170

The cheapest trip from Little Rock to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 1, 2026 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $830 for a train ticket from Little Rock to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2026-04-01.

What's the cheapest way to go from Little Rock to Chicago?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time11h 45m	Avg Price$300	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time20h 16m	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between Little Rock 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 $144 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $101. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Little Rock to Chicago in about 11h 45m —that's the fastest way to get there!