How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Chicago start from £65. The average price for this train route is around £136. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Boston to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 847 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 15m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Boston to Chicago departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Boston to Chicago from £62 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	06:50	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	06:50	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	06:50	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	09:55	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:50	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:30	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	06:50	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:30	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 3h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston 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 1 day, 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

1d 9hAverage duration

849 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£56 - £358	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£65 - £1,103	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and Chicago?

Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 £65

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Chicago by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Chicago start from £65. The average price for this train route is around £136. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Boston to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 847 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Chicago?
The earliest train from Boston to Chicago departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£154

10/12

£187

Today

£225

12/12

£255

13/12

£128

14/12

£154

15/12

£187

16/12

£154

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £128

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

You can expect to pay from £128 to £1,508 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £128, which is on 2025-12-13.