| Departure: | Boston, MA |
| Arrival: | Chicago, IL |
| Fastest route: | 12h 15min |
| Distance: | 1573km |
| Cheapest route: | $45 |
| Transfers: | Between 0 and 2 |
| Train companies: | Amtrak |
One Passenger / One Trip
12:50pm
Boston, MA
Boston - South Station
9:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
21h 55min
Amtrak
Lake Shore Limited
$91
10:30pm
Boston, MA
Boston - North Station Maine Service
9:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
12h 15min
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$45
10:30pm
Boston, MA
Boston - North Station Maine Service
11:52pm
Durham, NH
Durham
1h 22min
Amtrak
Downeaster
$20
7h 37min layover
7:29am
Durham, NH
Durham
7:51am
South Bend, IN
South Bend
0h 22min
Amtrak
Capitol Limited
$10
0h 58min layover
8:49am
South Bend, IN
South Bend
9:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
1h 56min
Amtrak
Lake Shore Limited
$15
The Boston - Chicago route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 12h 15min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $45 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Boston and Chicago is around 1573 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 12h 15min to cover 1573 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $45 and leaves Boston - North Station Maine Service. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Chicago - Union Station.
The last train leaves at 10:30pm from Boston - North Station Maine Service and arrives at 9:45am at Chicago - Union Station. It will take 12h 15min, its price is $45 and the number of changes will be 2.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 21h 55min and the price is $91.