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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 | Elizabethtown, PA | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Elizabethtown, PA | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Elizabethtown, PA | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Elizabethtown, PA | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Elizabethtown, PA | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
Get from Elizabethtown to Chicago
The journey takes about 21 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $145
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Elizabethtown to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Elizabethtown to Chicago start from $145. The average price for this train route is around $198. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Elizabethtown to Chicago?
The average train ride duration from Elizabethtown to Chicago is 21h 6m, covering a distance of 586 miles (945 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Elizabethtown to Chicago route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Elizabethtown to Chicago?
The earliest train departs from Elizabethtown to Chicago at 5:17am. And the latest train departs at 2:06pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $136To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $136 to $920 for a train ticket from Elizabethtown, PA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $136 which is on 2025-12-20.
