Next available departures

Next departures from Chicago to Seattle on 13 August
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
		11:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Seattle on 14 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	4d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
11:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	4d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	4d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Seattle on 15 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
11:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
11:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Seattle on 16 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Seattle on 17 August
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
		14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Seattle on 18 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2d 4h	17:37	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
11:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	4d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	4d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	4d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Seattle on 19 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
15:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
11:10	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
14:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3d 7h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:33 CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 2,195, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2d 4hAverage duration

2788 kmDistance

254kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 1,847 - ZAR 6,960	Average duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 2,195 - ZAR 69,421	Average duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/56,410 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 6410 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 2,195

Amtrak Chicago Seattle recent customer reviews

The porter was brusk. Our roomette was too warm: AC not working well. The roomette across from ours was vacant the entire trip (over 46 hrs.) and the porter would not move us. He used it for breaks

Gwen K.

3 August 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Seattle by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Chicago to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Seattle start from ZAR 2,195. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 5,038. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Seattle?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Seattle is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2788 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Seattle?
The earliest train from Chicago to Seattle departs at 11:05. And the latest train departs at 15:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/08

ZAR 6,089

11/08

ZAR 22,153

Today

ZAR 34,545

13/08

ZAR 22,153

14/08

ZAR 10,721

15/08

ZAR 7,148

16/08

ZAR 7,098

17/08

ZAR 22,153

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Seattle was searched and found on 10 Aug 2026 with a price of ZAR 6,089

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Seattle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ZAR 6,089 to ZAR 56,863 for a train ticket from Chicago to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 7,098, which is on 2026-08-16.