Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI train with Amtrak

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Compare bus and train for Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €90. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €90, and a train costs an average of €85.

Distance: 265 miles (427 km)

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7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	21h 5m Average total duration 20h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Overview: Train from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI

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Trains from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€85) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

265 miles (427 km)

Average train duration

6h 31m

Cheapest ticket price

$106 (€85)

Trains per day

Fastest train

9h 31m

First train

04:10

Last train

10:38

Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI trains

Amtrak will get you between Champaign, IL and East Lansing, MI at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

FAQs: Trains from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI

FAQs: Travel by train from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI.

Cheap train tickets from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI can start from as little as $94 (€75) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI is $110 (€88); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI train time is 9 h 31 min covering the 265 mile (427 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI leaves at 5: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI leaves at 10: 24 AM.

There are 2 trains a day from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a train from Champaign, IL to East Lansing, MI is September.