| Departure: | Gainesville, GA | 
| Arrival: | Chicago, IL | 
| Fastest route: | 5h 13min | 
| Distance: | 1039km | 
| Cheapest route: | $35.5 | 
| Transfers: | Between 0 and 2 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
7:32am
Gainesville, GA
Gainesville
11:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
5h 13min
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$35.5
7:32am
Gainesville, GA
Gainesville
11:01am
Niles, MI
Niles
3h 29min
Amtrak
Blue Water
$19
0h 3min layover
11:04am
Niles, MI
Niles
11:22am
New Buffalo, MI
New Buffalo
0h 18min
Amtrak
Blue Water
$7
0h 2min layover
11:24am
New Buffalo, MI
New Buffalo
11:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
1h 21min
Amtrak
Blue Water
$9.5
6:45pm
Gainesville, GA
Gainesville
3:15pm
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
41h 30min
Amtrak
Southwest Chief
$142
          The Gainesville - Chicago route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 13min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $35.5 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between Gainesville and Chicago is around 1039 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 5h 13min to cover 1039 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $35.5 and leaves Gainesville. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Chicago - Union Station.
The last train leaves at 6:45pm from Gainesville and arrives at 3:15pm at Chicago - Union Station. It will take 41h 30min, its price is $142 and the number of changes will be 0.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 41h 30min and the price is $142.