Trains tickets from Chicago to Houston, US

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TodayJul 27
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TomorrowJul 28
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TueJul 29
from $287
WedJul 30
from $158
ThuJul 31
FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
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Next departures to Houston

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Houston.

Bus
Average Price$85 - $417Average Duration1d 6h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$158 - $977Average Duration1d 21h
138kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
$85Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$302
Average train trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:52pm
Distance940 miles (1515 km)

Chicago to Houston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/25
$646
07/26
$715
Today
$587
07/28
$646
07/29
$276
07/30
$151
07/31
No data
08/01
$276
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Houston, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $151

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

You can expect to pay from $151 to $1,027 for a train ticket from Chicago to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Houston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Houston compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Houston.

Did you know?

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.

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Houston, US to Chicago

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