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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Cheapest | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Fastest | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 2 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Champaign: Trip Overview
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Users have reported a positive experience with the train service, highlighting punctual departures and arrivals. The boarding process was well-organized, and there was ample space for baggage. Travelers appreciated the friendly staff and found everything to be straightforward, making it an enjoyable journey for those traveling from out of state.
Amtrak Chicago Champaign recent customer reviews
Everything was fine. Train left on time and arrived a few minutes early. Staff was nice; everything was easy.
Stephen E.
Train arrived on time . The boarding was very organised. Reached destination on time . Enough space for our baggage.Overall a good experience for out of state travellers ,like us.
Poornima A.
It was good.Very comfortable
Meiramgul B.
Chicago to Champaign Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Champaign, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $213 for a train ticket from Chicago to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-05.
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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 Chicago 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 Chicago and Champaign, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Champaign?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Chicago 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 $24 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Champaign, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Champaign in about 2h 31m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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