5.0
Pros: Restroom very tidy. Cons: Air vents need adjusted.
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You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Rantoul and Centralia. The average train journey from Rantoul to Centralia takes 3 hours and 36 minutes, but some Amtrak Saluki train trips are as short as 2 hours and 23 minutes.
Distance | 134 mi (215 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 23m |
Lowest price | £14.48 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 3 |
Overall score for trains from Rantoul to Centralia
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Restroom very tidy. Cons: Air vents need adjusted.
There are 3 train lines with service from Rantoul to Centralia. There is only one daily train on each service.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 5h 35m | £19.85 |
Amtrak Illini Service | 1 | 2h 26m | £19.31 |
Amtrak Saluki | 1 | 2h 23m | £23.33 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Rantoul to Centralia every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £17.
Since 1973, Amtrak's Illini Service has provided reliable train transportation to 11 Illinois cities. The Illini operates as an evening commuter train from Chicago to Carbondale, while its sister train, the Amtrak Saluki, runs the morning route. Commuters rely on this service as a safe and convenient transportation option every day. Each train offers WiFi and power outlets, plus a cafe car and business class seating. Illini trains meet the highest federal standard for reducing emissions, with up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions.
Since its inception in 2006, the Amtrak Saluki line has offered daily train trips between Chicago and Carbondale. The Amtrak Saluki operates along 500 kilometers of railroad, stopping at numerous midwestern towns like Kankakee, Rantoul, and Effingham. The trains on this line are equipped with onboard WiFi, power outlets, air conditioning, and a cafe car, with the option to upgrade to business class seating. This line is known for using trains that produce 90% fewer carbon emissions than other trains, meaning that your trip is green as well as convenient.
Trains departing from Rantoul to Centralia tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Rantoul at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Centralia. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Centralia to Rantoul.
There is one train station in Rantoul.
W Sangamon and N Kentucky Aves
Centralia has one train station.
110 South Oak St
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