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How to get fromChampaign to Columbusby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Columbus by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    6h 26m
    $87–184

  2. Drive 257.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Columbuscar car 257.6 mi
    4h 41m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Isr to Downtown Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $80–132

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CMI - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $158–547

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus 2-Northbound / ...
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 45m

Champaign to Columbus by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Columbus Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 26m.

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