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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Springfield Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Springfield Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Springfield Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Springfield Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign to Springfield
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 392, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5637 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 863
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to Springfield, IL 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 Champaign to Springfield?
The cheapest train tickets from Champaign to Springfield start from R 863. The average price for this train route is around R 1 668. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Champaign to Springfield?
The average train journey time from Champaign to Springfield is 10h 58m, covering a distance of 126 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 1m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Champaign to Springfield route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Champaign to Springfield?
The earliest train from Champaign to Springfield departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 11:24.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Champaign to Springfield, IL was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 194To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Champaign to Springfield, IL as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 194 to R 8 976 for a train ticket from Champaign to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 194, which is on 2025-12-16.
