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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Union Passenger Terminal | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Union Passenger Terminal | Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Champaign
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New Orleans 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 $103
New Orleans to Champaign Train
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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $117To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Orleans to Champaign, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $117 to $480 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-11-04.
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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 New Orleans and Champaign is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Champaign.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Champaign, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between New Orleans 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.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New Orleans to Champaign.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Champaign?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between New Orleans and Champaign is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $123 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $103. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Champaign, choose the train, as it will take you from New Orleans to Champaign in about 16h 20m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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