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Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to Chicago.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Olympia to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Olympia to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5429 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 $322
Olympia to Chicago Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Olympia to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $307To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Olympia to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $307 to $3,657 for a train ticket from Olympia to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $307 which is on 2025-09-03.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Olympia and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, 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 Olympia and Chicago 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.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Olympia to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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