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TomorrowJun 18
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Champaign.

Bus
Average Price$41 - $52Average Duration6h 40m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$15 - $41Average Duration2h 50m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Carbondale to Champaign

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Train Carbondale to Champaign: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$15
Average train trip duration2h 50m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure3:16am
Distance173 miles (279 km)
Latest train departure4:15pm

Carbondale to Champaign Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/15
$15
06/16
$13
Today
$13
06/18
$13
06/19
$13
06/20
$13
06/21
$13
06/22
$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to Champaign was searched and found on Jun 16, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $158 for a train ticket from Carbondale to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-06-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Carbondale and Champaign is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Champaign.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Champaign 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 Carbondale and Champaign, 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 Carbondale to Champaign while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Champaign?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Carbondale 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 $0 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $0. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Champaign, choose the train, as it will take you from Carbondale to Champaign in about 2h 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Champaign to Carbondale

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