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Columbia to Champaign trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Columbia and Champaign takes 39h 14m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Columbia to Champaign. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39h 14m
Duration
1,400 mi
Distance
$911
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Columbia to Champaign train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Columbia and Champaign. The service departs Columbia at 4:22 AM at night, which arrives into Champaign at 18:36:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia to Champaign? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,400.1 mi
  • Duration: 39h 14m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 32h 54m.

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