How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to Champaign?

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Champaign start from R 498. The average price for this train route is around R 1 077. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Champaign?

The average train journey time from Bloomington to Champaign is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 77 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 28m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Champaign route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Champaign?

The earliest train from Bloomington to Champaign departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 11:08.

Train Bloomington to Champaign from R 462 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Champaign on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Fastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Champaign on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	7h 28m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Fastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Champaign on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	7h 28m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Champaign on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	7h 28m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Fastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	11h 42m	22:50	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Champaign on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	7h 28m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Champaign on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
Train	11:08	Uptown Station	7h 28m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Fastest
Train	07:06	Uptown Station	11h 30m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	9h 20m	18:36	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:43 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Champaign

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 324, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

55mAverage duration

77 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 324 - R 448	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 498 - R 11 711	Average duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bloomington, IL and Champaign?

Bloomington, IL

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Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Champaign

A
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 498

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to Champaign by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to Champaign?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Champaign start from R 498. The average price for this train route is around R 1 077. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Champaign?
The average train journey time from Bloomington to Champaign is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 77 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 28m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Champaign route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Champaign?
The earliest train from Bloomington to Champaign departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 11:08.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 824

25/01

R 1 087

Today

R 758

27/01

R 610

28/01

R 610

29/01

R 560

30/01

R 906

31/01

R 741

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Champaign was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 560

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

You can expect to pay from R 560 to R 5 912 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 560, which is on 2026-01-29.