How much is the train ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from $138. The average price for this train route is around $354. 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The average train ride duration from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 1130 miles (1823 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The earliest train departs from West Palm Beach to Chicago at 8:42am. And the latest train departs at 12:35pm.

Train West Palm Beach to Chicago from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	8:42am	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 2h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:35pm	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	12:35pm	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:42am	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:42am	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:42am	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 2h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:35pm	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	12:35pm	West Palm Beach, FL	1d 21h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:42am	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:42am	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 1h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:42am	West Palm Beach, FL	2d 2h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from West Palm Beach to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1120 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $412	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$138 - $3,039	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 166kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5750 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 $138

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from $138. The average price for this train route is around $354. 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The average train ride duration from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 1130 miles (1823 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The earliest train departs from West Palm Beach to Chicago at 8:42am. And the latest train departs at 12:35pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/24

$160

01/25

$283

Today

$2,327

01/27

$191

01/28

$191

01/29

$132

01/30

$251

01/31

$234

The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $132

To 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 $132 to $2,327 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 $132 which is on 2026-01-29.