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Lowest price | €11.71 |
Fastest train | 2h 10m |
Trains per day | 2 |
Train lines | 3 |
Is it safe to travel by train from Chicago to Champaign during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Our train partners have implemented several different policies to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From limiting vehicle capacity to enhancing cleaning protocols and upgrading air filters, train carriers are committed to maintaining a safe environment. For details on what each company is doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
In addition, federal law requires all train passengers to wear a face covering for the entire duration of the trip. Please make sure you are wearing a face mask or you may not be allowed to board the train.
Please visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide for more information on all carrier policies and the latest travel advisories issued by every U.S. state, Canadian province, and European country.
Can you take a train all the way from Chicago to Champaign?
What is the price of a train ticket from Chicago to Champaign?
In the last month, €17.40 was the average price of a train ticket from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 27 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around €11.66 more than that for a same-day booking.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Champaign?
When are trains the most crowded?
Trains from Chicago to Champaign are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
When are the first and last trains of the day?
The earliest train departs Chicago at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Is there a direct train from Chicago to Champaign?
Trains leave the station in Chicago twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Champaign faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Champaign to Chicago. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Chicago to Champaign for €14.22.
Which train should you take from Chicago to Champaign?
There are 3 train lines with service from Chicago, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois. There is only one daily train on each service.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 6h 35m | €28.74 |
Amtrak City of New Orleans | 1 | 2h 24m | €19.47 |
Amtrak Illini Service | 1 | 2h 11m | €17.46 |
Amtrak train tickets from Chicago to Champaign start from €23, and on average cost €29. Daily there are 1 Amtrak schedules to Champaign. Amtrak in Chicago leaves from Union Station - 225 S Canal St, And in Champaign trains arrive at Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave, From Chicago to Champaign train travel on Amtrak takes 6 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Champaign faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to travel to Champaign on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak scheduled trip per day, which will cost €31 for a one-way weekend reservation from Chicago.
Amtrak City of New Orleans train tickets from Chicago to Champaign start from €12, and on average cost €19. Daily there are 1 Amtrak City of New Orleans schedules to Champaign. Amtrak City of New Orleans in Chicago leaves from Union Station - 225 S Canal St, And in Champaign trains arrive at Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave, From Chicago to Champaign train travel on Amtrak City of New Orleans takes 2 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Champaign faster, Amtrak City of New Orleans offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to travel to Champaign on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak City of New Orleans scheduled trip per day, which will cost €21 for a one-way weekend reservation from Chicago.
Amtrak Illini Service train tickets from Chicago to Champaign start from €12, and on average cost €17. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Illini Service schedules to Champaign. Amtrak Illini Service in Chicago leaves from Union Station - 225 S Canal St, And in Champaign trains arrive at Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave, From Chicago to Champaign train travel on Amtrak Illini Service takes 2 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Champaign faster, Amtrak Illini Service offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to travel to Champaign on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Illini Service scheduled trip per day, which will cost €21 for a one-way weekend reservation from Chicago.
Where is the train station in Chicago?
There is one train station in Chicago:
Where is the train station in Champaign?
Champaign has one train station:
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