Train tickets from Champaign to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Champaign to Detroit on November 4
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    Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
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      Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
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        Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
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          Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
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            Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
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            Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Detroit

            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2bus per day
            15h 40mAverage Duration
            309 milesDistance
            12kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$39 - $151Average Duration15h 40m
            12kg CO₂e
            Average Price$58 - $362Average Duration12h 46m
            45kg CO₂e

            Train Champaign to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket price$119
            Average train trip duration12h 46m
            Number of daily trains2
            Earliest train departure4:10am
            Distance310 miles (499 km)
            Latest train departure10:24am

            Champaign to Detroit Train

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            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            11/02
            $127
            11/03
            $89
            Today
            $66
            11/05
            No data
            11/06
            $82
            11/07
            $85
            11/08
            No data
            11/09
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $66

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

            You can expect to pay from $66 to $312 for a train ticket from Champaign to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-06.

            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Champaign and Detroit is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Detroit.

            No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

            With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Champaign and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

            Make a music playlist for your train ride from Champaign to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

            Did you know?

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

            Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

            Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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            Train from Detroit, MI to Champaign

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