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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Gastonia Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Cheapest | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Gastonia to Chicago.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Gastonia to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Gastonia to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5422 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 $163
Gastonia to Chicago Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gastonia to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of $188To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gastonia to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $188 to $1,420 for a train ticket from Gastonia to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $188 which is on 2025-08-31.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gastonia to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago 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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Gastonia and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Gastonia to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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!
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.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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