Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Redding.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to ReddingAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Redding. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Redding: Trip Overview
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Based on 5431 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $200
Chicago to Redding Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Redding was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $161To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Redding, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $161 to $2,643 for a train ticket from Chicago to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $161 which is on 2025-08-30.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Redding you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Chicago and Redding, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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