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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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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Champaign
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Albany, NY to Champaign: Trip Overview
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Based on 5563 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $226
Albany to Champaign Train
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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $226To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Albany, NY to Champaign, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $226 to $2,083 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $230 which is on 2025-11-05.
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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 Albany and Champaign is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Champaign.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Champaign you take, 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 Albany 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.
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Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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.
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