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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Irvine Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Irvine Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Irvine Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Get from Irvine to Chicago
The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £216, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5668 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 £216
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Irvine, US to Chicago by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Irvine to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Irvine to Chicago start from £216. The average price for this train route is around £852. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Irvine to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Irvine to Chicago is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 1725 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Irvine 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 Irvine to Chicago?
The earliest train from Irvine to Chicago departs at 15:52. And the latest train departs at 17:52.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to Chicago was searched and found on 23 Dec 2025 with a price of £289To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Irvine, US to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £289 to £1,119 for a train ticket from Irvine, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £822, which is on 2025-12-24.
