Trains from Chicago to Champaign from $40

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CHI — CMI

Nov 13 — Nov 201

1 adult

Thu 11/13

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Chicago to Champaign train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Chicago to Champaign

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$55
ONE-WAY FROM	$40
AVG TRAVEL TIME	2h 29m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Amtrak

The best round-trip train deal from Chicago to Champaign found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $55

The best one-way train deal from Chicago to Champaign found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $40

Average time it takes to travel by train from Chicago to Champaign

There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago

Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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Champaign Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Champaign

ChampaignChampaign, 40.115845, -88.24136

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Book round-trip train tickets from Chicago to Champaign

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from Chicago to Champaign that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

Amtrak

Oct 30

4:05 pmChicago Union

2h 31m

6:36 pmChampaign

Nov 1

7:08 pmChampaign

2h 37m

9:45 pmChicago Union

$55

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Amtrak

Oct 31

8:05 pmChicago Union

2h 24m

10:29 pmChampaign

Nov 2

5:10 amChampaign

3h 05m

8:15 amChicago Union

$67

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Book one-way train tickets from Chicago to Champaign

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Chicago to Champaign we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.

Amtrak

Oct 31

8:05 pmChicago Union

2h 24m

10:29 pmChampaign

$40

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Choose the best way to get from Chicago to Champaign

Buses

2h 10m

$140 one-way$75 round-trip

Nonstop · from $75

Distance to downtown

ZZ5 • 5.8 mi

US3141633 • 1.6 mi

21lb CO2

84% less than flights

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Chicago to Champaign Buses

Trains

2h 24m

$40 one-way$55 round-trip

Nonstop · from $55

Distance to downtown

ZZ5 • 5.8 mi

34lb CO2

75% less than flights

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Chicago to Champaign Trains

Flights

0h 55m

$345 one-way$385 round-trip

Nonstop · from $3851 stop · from $445

Distance to downtown

CMI • 11.3 mi

137lb CO2

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Chicago to Champaign Flights

FAQs for booking trains from Chicago to Champaign

How much does a train ticket from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard cost?

You can purchase a ticket from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard within the week and expect to pay $40 or more one-way.

How long is the train ride from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 2h 24m train from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard. Your arrival can differ by about 0h 05m. This largely depends on whether your train ride includes stops or a direct route from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard.

Which train companies operate between Chicago to Champaign University-Willard?

Amtrak will take you from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard. Amtrak has been recently found as the cheapest option from $55 round-trip.

How far is Chicago to Champaign University-Willard by train?

A train from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard will travel much more than the 120.0 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. The train usually takes 2h 24m in normal conditions.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard?

The carbon footprint of taking the train from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard is about 33lb. A flight for this same journey would have a footprint of about 137lb. A bus for this journey would also have lower emissions than flying, with a carbon footprint of around 21lb.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Champaign?

Expect a train to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a train has deals available from $55. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from Chicago to Champaign or a bus from Chicago to Champaign can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.