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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: ChampaignDestination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: ChampaignDestination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: ChampaignDestination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Train Chicago to Champaign: Trip Overview
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Based on 3647 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 $14.00
Amtrak Chicago Champaign recent customer reviews
very wonderful
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.
Chicago to Champaign Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 4 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 8:15AM - 8:05PM |
Minimum Price | $18 |
Average Ticket Price | $36 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 2h24m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 2h31m |
Distance | 126 miles (202 km) |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Champaign
The average train ticket price from Chicago to Champaign is $36. The best way to find train tickets from Chicago to Champaign is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Chicago and Champaign is around 2h 31m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 124 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Chicago to Champaign can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Champaign by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Chicago to Champaign, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To 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 $34 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 2024-04-30.
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 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.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Champaign.
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.
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