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

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Chicago start from £74. The average price for this train route is around £157. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Chicago is 22h 46m, covering a distance of 552 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21h 8m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charlottesville to Chicago departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 13:52.

Train Charlottesville to Chicago from £86 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to Chicago on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	13:52	Charlottesville Station	21h 8m	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	22h 46m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Chicago on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	22h 27m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	22h 46m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	22h 27m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	22h 27m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Chicago on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	22h 27m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	13:52	Charlottesville Station	21h 8m	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	13:52	Charlottesville Station	21h 8m	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	22h 46m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	22h 46m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Chicago on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	22h 46m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	22h 46m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:21 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville 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 23 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

23h 45mAverage duration

546 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£80 - £335	Average duration23h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£74 - £1,324	Average duration22h 46m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 £74

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Chicago start from £74. The average price for this train route is around £157. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Chicago is 22h 46m, covering a distance of 552 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21h 8m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Chicago?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Chicago departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 13:52.

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

£162

11/12

£207

Today

£220

13/12

£175

14/12

£161

15/12

£178

16/12

No data

17/12

£138

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Chicago was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £138

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

You can expect to pay from £138 to £759 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £138, which is on 2025-12-17.