Train from Hartford, CT to Chicago: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Hartford to Chicago on 1 December
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AmtrakTrain
Harford Union Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILCheapestFastest
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Harford Union Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
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Harford Union Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
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Harford Union Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
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Harford Union Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hartford 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, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 3hAverage duration
768 milesDistance
31kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£62 - £371Average duration1d 3h
31kg CO₂e
Average price£134 - £958Average duration1d 3h
113kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hartford, CT 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Hartford to Chicago?

    The cheapest train tickets from Hartford to Chicago start from £134. The average price for this train route is around £217. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Hartford to Chicago?

    The average train journey time from Hartford to Chicago is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 768 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23h 26m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Hartford to Chicago route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hartford to Chicago?

    The earliest train from Hartford to Chicago departs at 04:51. And the latest train departs at 11:46.

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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 Hartford, CT to Chicago was searched and found on 4 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 Hartford, CT to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £128 to £836 for a train ticket from Hartford, CT to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £128, which is on 2025-12-04.

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