Trains tickets from Cincinnati to Champaign

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Next departures for Cincinnati to Champaign on September 30
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Amtrak
Union Terminal
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Union Terminal
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Union Terminal
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Union Terminal
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Union Terminal
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Champaign.

Bus
Average Price$44 - $123Average Duration13h 30m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$139 - $156Average Duration17h 55m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cincinnati to Champaign

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
13h 30mAverage Duration
$44Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cincinnati to Champaign: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$139
Average train trip duration17h 55m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:41am
Distance209 miles (336 km)

Cincinnati to Champaign Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Champaign was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $133

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

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 Cincinnati and Champaign is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Champaign.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Champaign, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cincinnati and Champaign compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cincinnati to Champaign, 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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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

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