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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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 | Sacramento Valley Station | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | Cheapest | |||||
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| Sacramento Valley Station | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | No tags | |||||
| Sacramento Valley Station | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | No tags | |||||
| Sacramento Valley Station | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Champaign
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 2 days, 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 699, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
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 3 122
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US 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 Sacramento to Champaign?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Champaign start from R 3 122. The average price for this train route is around R 6 650. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Champaign?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Champaign is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 2849 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Champaign route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Champaign?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Champaign departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 10:23.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Champaign was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 557To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sacramento, US to Champaign as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 557 to R 27 877 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 606, which is on 2026-01-27.
