How much is the train ticket from St. Joseph to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Joseph to Chicago start from R 346. The average price for this train route is around R 487. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Joseph to Chicago?

The average train journey time from St. Joseph to Chicago is 1h 58m, covering a distance of 99 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph to Chicago?

The earliest train from St. Joseph to Chicago departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Train St. Joseph to Chicago from R 346 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Joseph 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	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures from St. Joseph to Chicago on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Joseph to Chicago on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Joseph 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	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Joseph 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	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Joseph to Chicago on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Joseph to Chicago on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	St. Joseph Station	1h 58m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:02 PM EST.

Get from St. Joseph to Chicago

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 58 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 58mAverage duration

99 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 R 346

Amtrak St. Joseph Chicago recent customer reviews

Easy, friendly, clean, efficient and on time!

Vicki N.

24 January 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Joseph to Chicago by train

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

How much is the train ticket from St. Joseph to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Joseph to Chicago start from R 346. The average price for this train route is around R 487. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Joseph to Chicago?
The average train journey time from St. Joseph to Chicago is 1h 58m, covering a distance of 99 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph to Chicago?
The earliest train from St. Joseph to Chicago departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

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

R 571

11/12

R 658

Today

R 744

13/12

R 346

14/12

R 450

15/12

R 571

16/12

R 502

17/12

R 502

The cheapest trip from St. Joseph to Chicago was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 346

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

You can expect to pay from R 346 to R 969 for a train ticket from St. Joseph to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 346, which is on 2025-12-13.