The cheapest and fastest trains from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 trains that leave Champaign, IL for Chicago, IL every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
392 Illini
390 Saluki
58 City Of New Orleans
390 Saluki
392 Illini
58 City Of New OrleansTravel Information
Compare coach and train for Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 199 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
392 Illini | 01:08 Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL | 2h37 | 03:45 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
58 City Of New Orleans | 12:10 Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL | 3h05 | 15:15 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
390 Saluki | 16:24 Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL | 2h36 | 19:00 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Champaign, IL and Chicago, IL from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Champaign, IL and Chicago, IL
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Big Grove Tavern
- Ko Fusion
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana
- I Hotel and Conference Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/ Urbana
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station includes an enclosed waiting area and serves as an intermodal passenger transport center.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Intercity bus services
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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