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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 | West Palm Beach, FL | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Train | West Palm Beach, FL | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | West Palm Beach, FL | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | West Palm Beach, FL | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from West Palm Beach to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 580, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5750 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 2 265
Frequently asked questions about travelling from West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from R 2 265. The average price for this train route is around R 5 803. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The average train journey time from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 1823 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The earliest train from West Palm Beach to Chicago departs at 08:42. And the latest train departs at 12:35.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 170To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 170 to R 38 238 for a train ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 170, which is on 2026-01-29.
