The cheapest and fastest trains from St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
7 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Paul, MN 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 St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
Of the 2 trains that leave St Paul, MN for Chicago, IL 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 559 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 55 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 St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £81, and a train costs an average of £119.
Distance: 559 km
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8h 30m Average total duration Fastest 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:50 St. Paul-minneapolis | 7h55 | 16:45 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:50 St. Paul-minneapolis | 7h24 | 19:14 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL
Trains from St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £119 but you can travel from only £81 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:50, the last at 11:50. The fastest train covers the 559 km distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 559 km |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £119 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 08:50 |
Last train 11:50 |
Train companies: Amtrak from St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St Paul, MN and Chicago, IL from £81. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Paul, MN to Chicago, IL train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Paul, MN 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.

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