Train Boston, MA - Chicago, IL prices from ฿3,226.59

How long will it take me to travel from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL by train?

Traveling from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL by train will usually take 28 hr 52 min. This journey covers a distance of 1,369.2 km . When planning your trip, bear in mind that 28 hr 52 min is an average, and route times may vary from day to day. Weather conditions, issues with transport, unexpected diversions, and local events could all cause delays to your journey. Please keep the possibility of these exceptional events in mind when making travel plans. The journey from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL covers a distance of 1,369.2 km. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 28 hr 52 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 22 hr 15 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

What time are the departures from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL leaving at 12:50 PM. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 8:00 PM.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays. The first departure of the night from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL leaves at 12:50 PM, while the last journey sets out at 8:00 PM. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Boston, MA and Chicago, IL. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.

When traveling from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL by train, which stations can I use?

You will be able to leave Boston, MA by using stations such as Boston MA - North Station (BON),Newton, Riverside Station,Boston MA - Back Bay Station (BBY),Boston, South Station. These connect you to stations including O Hare International Airport, ORD,Chicago Rockford International Airport,Chicago Midway International Airport,Chicago Union Station in Chicago, IL. Check carefully before making a booking. Some or all of these stations will appear on the route, depending on the transport provider you use for your trip. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. It may be necessary to make a short journey between stations either in Boston, MA or in Chicago, IL, for your convenience while traveling.

How many journeys from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL are there every day?

The exact number of journeys from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 3 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL varies, but in general, you can expect to find 2 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 1 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.