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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Summit, IL | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Summit, IL | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Summit, IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Summit, IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Summit, IL | No tags |
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Get from Chicago to Summit
The journey takes about 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
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 £6
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Summit, IL 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 Chicago to Summit?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Summit start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £8. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Summit?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Summit is 22m, covering a distance of 11 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Summit 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 Chicago to Summit?
The earliest train from Chicago to Summit departs at 09:50. And the latest train departs at 19:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Summit, IL was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Summit, IL as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £6 to £25 for a train ticket from Chicago to Summit, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-13.
