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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Champaign.

Bus
Average Price$168 - $245Average Duration1d 6h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$257 - $1,452Average Duration1d 10h
101kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Champaign

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
$168Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to Champaign: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$360
Average train trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance689 miles (1111 km)
Latest train departure1:03pm

Philadelphia to Champaign Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Champaign was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $297

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia to Champaign, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $297 to $1,170 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $297 which is on 2025-05-26.

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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.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Champaign, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

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

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

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