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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Riverside Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
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| Riverside Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
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| Riverside Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Riverside, CA to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5467 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 $152
Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 18, 2025 with a price of $190To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Riverside, CA to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $190 to $1,523 for a train ticket from Riverside, CA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $227 which is on 2025-09-22.
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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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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.
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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 magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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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