Trains tickets from Chicago to Petersburg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Petersburg.

Bus
Average Price$161 - $278Average Duration1d 7h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$239 - $1,841Average Duration20h 56m
92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
$161Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$287
Average train trip duration20h 56m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:40pm
Distance630 miles (1015 km)

Chicago to Petersburg Train

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

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$294
06/19
$283
06/20
$319
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Petersburg was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $283

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

You can expect to pay from $283 to $1,218 for a train ticket from Chicago to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $283 which is on 2025-06-19.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Petersburg, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Petersburg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Petersburg.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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