Cincinnati → Chicago
1 train on this corridor — fastest 3h 55m on the Cardinal, fares from $42. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
3h 55m · Cardinal
Cheapest (indicative)
from $42 · Cardinal
Origin stations
CIN
Amtrak · Long-Distance · 3× weekly (Sun·Wed·Fri from New York) · ~61% on-time
06:45
Cincinnati Union Terminal (CIN)
10:40
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
The Cardinal covers Cincinnati to Chicago in about 3h 55m, departing Cincinnati Union Terminal at 06:45. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $42 on the Cardinal. 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: Cardinal. 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.