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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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 | San Marcos Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Cheapest | |||||
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| San Marcos Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Marcos, TX, US 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 $121
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 19, 2025 with a price of $157To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $157 to $886 for a train ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-09-19.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Marcos to Chicago 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.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, 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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Marcos and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Marcos to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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.
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