How much does a train ticket from Spartanburg to Chicago cost?

The average train ticket price from Spartanburg to Chicago is $275. The best way to find train tickets from Spartanburg to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Spartanburg to Chicago?

A train trip between Spartanburg and Chicago is around 1d 6h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 568 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Spartanburg and Chicago?

The number of trains from Spartanburg to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Spartanburg to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Spartanburg to Chicago?

When taking the train from Spartanburg to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo.

Train Spartanburg to Chicago from $169 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Spartanburg to Chicago on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:04am	Spartanburg Station	1d 6h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
3:04am	Spartanburg Station	1d 7h	10:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
3:04am	Spartanburg Station	1d 6h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
3:04am	Spartanburg Station	1d 7h	10:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
3:04am	Spartanburg Station	1d 6h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Spartanburg to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $255	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$208 - $332	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Spartanburg to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

20h 30mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest ticket

22kgCO₂ emissions

Train Spartanburg to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$275

Average train trip duration1d 6h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure3:04am

Distance568 miles (916 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,497 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5497 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 $208

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Spartanburg to Chicago Train

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

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09/29

$317

09/30

$288

Today

$240

10/02

$345

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10/05

$169

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The cheapest trip from Spartanburg to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of $169

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

You can expect to pay from $169 to $1,223 for a train ticket from Spartanburg to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $169 which is on 2025-10-05.

About Train Travel

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 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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 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.

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Which train companies travel from Spartanburg to Chicago?

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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