There are 2 ways to get from Champaign to Salem by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Salem is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Salem. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Centralia Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Champaign and Salem is 142 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Champaign to Salem, including transfers.
Champaign to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
Champaign to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Centralia Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Salem is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Champaign to Salem.
There are five+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Salem, Marion County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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