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Compare train and bus for Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL:
A train is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
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How to get from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:30 PM2h54Carbondale, IL4:24 PMChampaign, IL$151One-way0 transfers
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- 1:30 PM2h54Carbondale, IL4:24 PMChampaign, IL$151One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 PM2h50Carbondale, IL12:05 AMChampaign, IL$151One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL
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This is compared to other travel options from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL:
A train is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carbondale, IL to Champaign, IL costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carbondale, IL and Champaign, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station and arrive in Champaign, I. T. at Market St..
- Trains mostly depart from Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL and arrive in Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Champaign, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Champaign, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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