Trains tickets from San Antonio, US to Chicago

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TodayJul 27
TomorrowJul 28
from $303
TueJul 29
from $208
WedJul 30
from $218
ThuJul 31
from $189
FriAug 1
from $224
SatAug 2
from $231
SunAug 3
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$84 - $451Average Duration1d 6h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$121 - $1,094Average Duration1d 13h
154kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
$84Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Antonio, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$156
Average train trip duration1d 13h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:48am
Distance1050 miles (1693 km)

San Antonio to Chicago Train

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

Best price found
07/25
$348
07/26
$420
Today
$239
07/28
$291
07/29
$199
07/30
$209
07/31
$181
08/01
$215
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $181

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

You can expect to pay from $181 to $949 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $181 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Antonio to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Antonio and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Antonio to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Chicago?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $156 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $121. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Chicago in about 1d 6h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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