The average train between Champaign and Palos Heights takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Champaign to Palos Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Champaign and Palos Heights. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Champaign is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Palos Heights at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Homewood and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change
Arrives next day

5h 14m • 1 change

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change
Arrives next day

5h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Champaign station and arriving at Palos Heights station via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Champaign to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
Champaign to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
The distance between Champaign and Palos Heights is 176.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m.