The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£177
Average price
£311
Fastest journey
20 h 43 m
Average duration
21 h 26 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
1132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL will cost around £311 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £177.
Of the 11 trains that leave Newark, NJ for Chicago, IL every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1132 km distance in an average of 21 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 h 3 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.
51 Cardinal7:0228h23Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£1771One-way0 changes
88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited14:2920h43Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2321One-way1 change
154 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited13:2821h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2321One-way1 change
154 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited13:2221h50Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2341One-way1 change
89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal6:1929h06Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2371One-way1 change
88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited14:2920h43Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2321One-way1 change
88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited14:2320h49Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2421One-way1 change
154 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited13:2821h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2321One-way1 change
154 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited13:2221h50Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2341One-way1 change
118 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express · 49 Lake Shore Limited13:0922h03Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£2781One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 1132 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£207 Average Price | £124 Average Price | £122 Average Price Cheapest |
21h 54m Average total duration 21h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 56m Average total duration 18h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL trains for today, Saturday 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 Floridian+ 2205 Acela | 9:14 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 24h31 | 8:45 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian | 11:09 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 22h36 | 8:45 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 11:23 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 22h22 | 8:45 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
40 Floridian+ 2271 NextGen Acela | 11:34 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 22h11 | 8:45 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
118 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 13:09 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 22h03 | 10:12 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 2 changes | |
82 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 13:22 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 21h50 | 10:12 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
82 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 13:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 21h44 | 10:12 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 14:23 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 20h49 | 10:12 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 14:29 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 20h43 | 10:12 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL
Trains from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £40 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 1132 km distance in 19h 32m.
Distance 1132 km |
Average train duration 21h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 19h 32m |
First train 6:02 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Newark, NJ and Chicago, IL from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ and Chicago, IL
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
- 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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