Amtrak
Night Trains from Boston to Chicago
1 night train connects Boston and Chicago, run by Amtrak. Compare timetables, stops, journey time and where to book. Trains run in both directions — Boston to Chicago and Chicago to Boston.
1 train on this route
Chicago Union Station → Boston (Lake Shore Limited)
Operator
Amtrak
Tickets
Dynamic fare— what does this mean?
Book early. The cheapest fares are limited and go first.
Countries🇺🇸United States
Preselects Chicago Union Station → Boston
Book early — the cheapest fares are limited and go first.
Chicago Union Station → Boston
Lake Shore LimitedDeparts 22:30Arrives 20:242026: Daily
- Chicago Union Station22:30
- South Bend Amtrak Station23:59
- Elkhart Amtrak Station00:24
- Waterloo Amtrak Station01:15
- Bryan Amtrak Station01:43
- Toledo03:11
- Sandusky Amtrak Station04:19
- Elyria Amtrak04:58
- Cleveland05:38
- Erie Amtrak Station07:18
- Buffalo Depew Station08:53
- Rochester10:00
- Syracuse Regional Transportation Center11:28
- Utica Amtrak Station12:37
- Schenectady14:15
- Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station14:53
- Pittsfield Amtrak Station16:30
- Springfield17:49
- Worcester Union Station19:30
- Framingham Amtrak19:58
- Boston20:24
Frequently asked questions
How many night trains run between Boston and Chicago?+
1 night train connects Boston and Chicago, run by Amtrak.
How much is a night train from Boston to Chicago?+
Amtrak sells this route at yield-managed fares: the price depends on the date, the comfort class and how far ahead you book. The cheapest fares are a limited quota and go first, so booking early is the reliable way to pay less.
How do I book a night train from Boston to Chicago?+
Compare the trains above and book directly with Amtrak.