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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start from £192. The average price for this train route is around £281. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Chicago is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 579 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Chicago?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Chicago departs at 17:24. And the latest train departs at 17:24.

Train Birmingham to Chicago from £184 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:24	Birmingham Station	1d 15h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	17:24	Birmingham Station	1d 15h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:24	Birmingham Station	1d 15h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	17:24	Birmingham Station	1d 15h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:48 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

21h 5mAverage duration

579 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £308	Average duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£192 - £1,548	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £192

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Chicago by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start from £192. The average price for this train route is around £281. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Chicago is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 579 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Chicago?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Chicago departs at 17:24. And the latest train departs at 17:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

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11/12

£224

Today

£814

13/12

£298

14/12

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15/12

£367

16/12

£367

17/12

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £224

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

You can expect to pay from £224 to £942 for a train ticket from Birmingham, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £298, which is on 2025-12-13.