The cheapest and fastest trains from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chicago, IL for New Buffalo, MI every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 75 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI train times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI trains for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:15 Chicago, IL | 1h14 | 20:29 New Buffalo, MI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 Chicago, IL | 1h08 | 22:08 New Buffalo, MI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:50 Chicago, IL | 1h12 | 00:02 New Buffalo, MI | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
09 Dec
10 Dec
11 Dec
12 Dec
13 Dec
14 Dec
15 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI
Trains from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 06:45 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Chicago, IL and New Buffalo, MI from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
FAQs: Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Buffalo, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chicago, IL and New Buffalo, MI
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
Most popular train connections from Chicago, IL
More options for your journey from Chicago, IL to New Buffalo, MI
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
