Trains tickets from Chicago to Gainesville, GA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$91 - $207Average Duration19h 50m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$319 - $578Average Duration1d 11h
83kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
19h 50mAverage Duration
$91Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$385
Average train trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:55pm
Distance563 miles (908 km)
Latest train departure6:40pm

Chicago to Gainesville Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $307

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

You can expect to pay from $307 to $1,099 for a train ticket from Chicago to Gainesville, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $307 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Gainesville is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Gainesville, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Gainesville, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Gainesville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Gainesville, GA to Chicago

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