How much is the train ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from R 2 418. The average price for this train route is around R 7 338. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The average train journey time from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1823 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The earliest train from West Palm Beach to Chicago departs at 08:42. And the latest train departs at 12:35.

Train West Palm Beach to Chicago from R 2 842 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from West Palm Beach to Chicago on 30 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 2h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from West Palm Beach to Chicago on 1 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 2h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from West Palm Beach to Chicago on 2 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 2h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from West Palm Beach to Chicago on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	12:35	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:42	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 2h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:56 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from West Palm Beach 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, 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 845, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

1807 kmDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 845 - R 7 422	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 418 - R 75 198	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 166kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 780 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5780 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 2 418

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from R 2 418. The average price for this train route is around R 7 338. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The average train journey time from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1823 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The earliest train from West Palm Beach to Chicago departs at 08:42. And the latest train departs at 12:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/03

R 9 297

28/03

R 9 121

Today

R 7 350

30/03

R 7 350

31/03

No data

01/04

R 5 999

02/04

R 7 350

03/04

R 5 999

The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago was searched and found on 01 Apr 2026 with a price of R 5 999

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

You can expect to pay from R 5 999 to R 44 693 for a train ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 999, which is on 2026-04-01.