How much does a train ticket cost from New Haven to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Chicago start from £117. The average price for this train route is around £251. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New Haven to Chicago?

The average train journey time from New Haven to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 759 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Haven to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from New Haven to Chicago departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Train New Haven to Chicago from £69 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:53	State Street Station	1d	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	09:35	Union Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	09:00	State Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:14	Union Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	09:00	State Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:53	State Street Station	1d	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	11:58	Union Station	23h 14m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	09:00	State Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:14	Union Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	09:00	State Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:53	State Street Station	1d	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	11:58	Union Station	23h 14m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	09:00	State Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:14	Union Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	09:00	State Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Haven 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, 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

760 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£59 - £332	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£117 - £969	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 111kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,616 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5616 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 £117

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Haven, 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.

How much does a train ticket cost from New Haven to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Chicago start from £117. The average price for this train route is around £251. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Haven to Chicago?
The average train journey time from New Haven to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 759 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Haven to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Haven to Chicago?
The earliest train from New Haven to Chicago departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/11

£343

29/11

£484

Today

£422

01/12

£223

02/12

£157

03/12

£89

04/12

£161

05/12

£112

The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Chicago was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £89

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

You can expect to pay from £89 to £1,648 for a train ticket from New Haven, CT to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £89, which is on 2025-12-03.