The cheapest and fastest trains from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Glenview, IL for Chicago, IL every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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 Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL trains for today, Wednesday 31 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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334 Hiawatha Service | 18:01 Glenview Station, Glenview, IL | 0h28 | 18:29 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
336 Hiawatha Service | 20:06 Glenview Station, Glenview, IL | 0h28 | 20:34 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
338 Hiawatha Service | 22:01 Glenview Station, Glenview, IL | 0h28 | 22:29 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 1 January | |||||
1340 Borealis | 00:49 Glenview Station, Glenview, IL | 0h32 | 01:21 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
342 Hiawatha Service | 02:36 Glenview Station, Glenview, IL | 0h28 | 03:04 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:44 Glenview, IL | 0h54 | 11:38 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:44 Glenview, IL | 0h54 | 12:38 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:01 Glenview, IL | 0h28 | 12:29 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:44 Glenview, IL | 0h54 | 13:38 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:44 Glenview, IL | 0h54 | 14:38 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL
Trains from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 38m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metra from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak, Metra trains will get you between Glenview, IL and Chicago, IL from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glenview, IL and Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station entrance.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main entrance with access to platforms 1 and 2 for Metra and Amtrak services.
- Pace Routes: 210, 422, 423
- 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
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