How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Boston?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Boston start from R 1 472. The average price for this train route is around R 3 648. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chicago to Boston?

The average train journey time from Chicago to Boston is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1367 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 54m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Chicago to Boston route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Boston?

The earliest train from Chicago to Boston departs at 18:40. And the latest train departs at 21:30.

Train Chicago to Boston from R 1 402 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 27 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 28 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	22:54	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 4h	23:59	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 29 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 4h	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 30 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 31 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 1 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 4h	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 2 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 4h	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 3h	23:07	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Boston on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 54m	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Train	21:30	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 369, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

1367 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 369 - R 6 327	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 472 - R 11 970	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Chicago and Boston, MA, US?

Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5776 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 472

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Boston, MA, US 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 Chicago to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Boston start from R 1 472. The average price for this train route is around R 3 648. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Boston?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Boston is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1367 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Boston?
The earliest train from Chicago to Boston departs at 18:40. And the latest train departs at 21:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/03

R 4 292

26/03

R 5 168

Today

R 7 813

28/03

R 5 133

29/03

R 8 566

30/03

R 4 520

31/03

R 4 187

01/04

R 10 809

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 31 Mar 2026 with a price of R 4 187

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 187 to R 37 662 for a train ticket from Chicago to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 187, which is on 2026-03-31.