The average train between Washington DC and Champaign takes 27h 40m and the fastest train takes 27h 39m. 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Washington DC and Champaign. The earliest departure is at 3:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:57 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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Champaign station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
Washington DC to Champaign train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
Washington DC to Champaign train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
The distance between Washington DC and Champaign is 970.4 km. The road distance is 1,441 km.
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 21m.
