Rome2Rio

Newark to Champaign trains

Find Transport to Champaign

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Champaign takes 29h 34m and the fastest train takes 28h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Newark to Champaign. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 34m
Duration
1,094 mi
Distance
$943
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Newark to Champaign train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Newark and Champaign. The earliest departure is at 1:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newark is at 2:38 PM which arrives into Champaign at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 29h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak28h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak29h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak29h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak29h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak29h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak29h 42m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Champaign? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Newark to Champaign.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,094.4 mi
  • Duration: 29h 34m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Champaign-Urbana via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 15m.

Operators