Chicago → Tampa
1 train on this corridor — fastest 39h 5m on the Floridian, fares from $133. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
39h 5m · Floridian
Cheapest (indicative)
from $133 · Floridian
Origin stations
CHI
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~60% on-time
18:40
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
09:45 +2 days
Tampa Union Station (TPA)
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 Floridian covers Chicago to Tampa in about 39h 5m, departing Chicago Union Station at 18:40. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $133 on the Floridian. 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: Floridian. 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.