There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Benton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Du Quoin Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2h 58m$97–166Drive 164.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Bentoncar 164.1 mi
2h 46m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Chicago / ...
3h 21m$109–222Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane CMI - MWA
4h 25m$123–407
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Benton is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Benton is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Benton station. However, there are services departing from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign and arriving at Marathon Gas Station - Marion via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Benton station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Du Quoin Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Champaign and Benton is 182 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Benton without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Champaign to Benton, including transfers.
Champaign to Benton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign station.
Champaign to Benton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Benton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 3h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $410 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Benton, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Du Quoin Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Marathon Gas Station - Marion once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Du Quoin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Benton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Marathon Gas Station - Marion.
Champaign to Benton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Du Quoin Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Benton is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Champaign to Benton.
There are eight+ hotels available in Benton.