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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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 | Sacramento Valley Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Sacramento Valley Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Sacramento Valley Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Sacramento Valley Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Sacramento Valley Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Sacramento to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Sacramento, US to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5493 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $117
Sacramento to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $243To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sacramento, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $243 to $3,813 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $243 which is on 2025-09-30.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Sacramento and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, 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.
By choosing the train between Sacramento and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Sacramento to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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