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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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 | Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Creston, IA | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Creston, IA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Creston, IA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Creston, IA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Creston, IA | No tags |
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Get from Chicago to Creston
The journey takes about 6 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 261, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5821 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 PEN 261
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Creston, IA, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Creston?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Creston start from PEN 261. The average price for this train route is around PEN 431. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Creston?
The average train ride duration from Chicago to Creston is 6h 52m, covering a distance of 352 miles (568 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Chicago to Creston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Chicago to Creston?
The earliest train departs from Chicago to Creston at 7:40am. And the latest train departs at 2:00pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Creston, IA, US was searched and found on Jun 11, 2026 with a price of PEN 304To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Creston, IA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 304 to PEN 2,312 for a train ticket from Chicago to Creston, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 304 which is on 2026-06-11.
