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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Elizabethtown, PA | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Train | Elizabethtown, PA | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Get from Elizabethtown to Chicago
The journey takes about 19 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 352, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5765 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 352
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Elizabethtown to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Elizabethtown to Chicago start from R 2 352. The average price for this train route is around R 2 656. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Elizabethtown to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Elizabethtown to Chicago is 19h 39m, covering a distance of 945 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Elizabethtown to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Elizabethtown to Chicago?
The earliest train from Elizabethtown to Chicago departs at 14:06. And the latest train departs at 14:06.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 254To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 254 to R 10 384 for a train ticket from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 282, which is on 2026-03-02.
