How much is the train ticket from Staunton to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Staunton to Chicago start from R 1 489. The average price for this train route is around R 2 510. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Staunton to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Staunton to Chicago is 20h 6m, covering a distance of 839 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Staunton 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 Staunton to Chicago?

The earliest train from Staunton to Chicago departs at 14:54. And the latest train departs at 14:54.

Train Staunton to Chicago from R 1 108 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Staunton 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	14:54	Staunton, VA	20h 6m	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	14:54	Staunton, VA	20h 6m	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:24 PM EST.

Get from Staunton to Chicago

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 20 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 489, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 6mAverage duration

839 kmDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

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 R 1 489

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Staunton, US 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 Staunton to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Staunton to Chicago start from R 1 489. The average price for this train route is around R 2 510. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Staunton to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Staunton to Chicago is 20h 6m, covering a distance of 839 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Staunton 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 Staunton to Chicago?
The earliest train from Staunton to Chicago departs at 14:54. And the latest train departs at 14:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Staunton, US to Chicago was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 869

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 869 to R 9 756 for a train ticket from Staunton, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 944, which is on 2025-12-14.