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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Champaign takes 27h 49m and the fastest train takes 27h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington DC 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.

27h 49m
Duration
895 mi
Distance
$257
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Washington DC to Champaign train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Washington DC and Champaign. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Champaign at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 27h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak27h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak27h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak27h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak27h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak27h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak27h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 895.1 mi
  • Duration: 27h 49m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Champaign-Urbana via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 36m.

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