Train from San Antonio, US to Champaign: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Antonio to Champaign on 16 December
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San Antonio Station
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Champaign

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
22h 10mAverage duration
936 milesDistance
38kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average price£116 - £335Average duration22h 10m
38kg CO₂e
Train
Average price£141 - £316Average duration1d 15h
137kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Champaign by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from San Antonio to Champaign?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Champaign start from £141. The average price for this train route is around £212. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Champaign?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Champaign is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 937 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Champaign route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to Champaign?

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Champaign departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Champaign was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £158

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Antonio, US to Champaign as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £158 to £472 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £158, which is on 2025-12-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Champaign?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Champaign is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £212 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £141. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Champaign, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Champaign in about 22h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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