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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 | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | 30th Street Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign to Philadelphia
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 623, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5644 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 674
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to Philadelphia, PA by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Champaign to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Champaign to Philadelphia start from R 3 674. The average price for this train route is around R 6 287. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Champaign to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Champaign to Philadelphia is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1111 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Champaign to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Champaign to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Champaign to Philadelphia departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 10:24.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Champaign to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 481To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Champaign to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 4 481 to R 16 433 for a train ticket from Champaign to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 481, which is on 2025-12-15.
