Chicago → Austin
1 train on this corridor — fastest 26h 35m on the Texas Eagle, fares from $110. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
26h 35m · Texas Eagle
Cheapest (indicative)
from $110 · Texas Eagle
Origin stations
CHI
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~63% on-time
13:45
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
16:20 +1 day
Austin Station (AUS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Texas Eagle covers Chicago to Austin in about 26h 35m, departing Chicago Union Station at 13:45. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $110 on the Texas Eagle. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Texas Eagle. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.