Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

Category: Transit station

Address: 45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Phone: +18008727245

Reviews

Teri Whetstine

Sep 9, 2022

Not a bad city. Lots of places to go for shopping, eating and entertainment

Tam Petersen

Aug 18, 2022

Nice station with friendly staff. There is a subway on the ground floor. The station is clean. The train seems to be delayed every time so be prepared for delays.

Pat Laurence

Jul 24, 2022

Love going to Chicago for a few days via Amtrak... Comfy seats and nice employees

Matthew Weatherford

Jun 14, 2022

It was easy to figure everything out got a sandwich at Subway paid with the app didn't have to go through the small line I think there was three people and they were done by the time I was done ordering on the app. Backup to the Amtrak waiting area. By the time I was done with my sandwich only waited about 10-15 minutes the train showed up everybody there was polite and courteous and very very kind. The Amtrak people Subway and other people working various things there.

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Questions & Answers

Do the building stay open 24 hrs??

Tawaina Wise | Oct 15, 2022
Tracy Rogers | Oct 15, 2022

Yes

Is there extended free parking for a week for the time between the departure and return amtrak trip, and what is needed for this, and is parking usually to be found (ie lot is not full)??

Jim Rose | Apr 19, 2022
William Board | Apr 19, 2022

Amtrak has free REGISTERED parking in the Chester Street Lot which is located on the other side of the tracks. Access to and from the lot is available via the Chester Street Viaduct that goes UNDER the tracks. Parking is usually not full and limited to a max of two weeks unless authorized by Illinois Terminal Security. Registration slips can be obtained inside. Slips are to be turned in at Illinois Terminal.

Is overnight parking available Monday to Tuesday?

Cheri Morin | Apr 19, 2022
Richard Clark | May 19, 2022

Yes.

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Is the train to jackson ms. Canceled? July 8th

Marilyn Reiss (Marilyn) | Oct 16, 2021
Regina Hobbs | Oct 16, 2021

Yes it still goes to New Orleans and leaves at 10:34 p.m. there's only one train that goes that way I hope this was helpful

i have a 10 hour lay over in Champaign what do you suggest i do while there waiting on train

Garrett Gay | Oct 16, 2020
Rick Mullen | Oct 16, 2020

Busses you can go anywhere in champaign Urbana not a whole lot to do but downtown champaign has restaurants and bars. Coffee shops.

Can i get on and pay with cash

Marcus Higgins | Oct 16, 2020
Silent Shunkaha | Oct 16, 2020

Depends on what mode of transportation your want to "get on".

Are there any hotels near the Amtrak station??? If so, do they have a shuttle service to and from the train station?????

Cindy Mcewan | Oct 17, 2019
Kathryn Rumer (Kate) | Oct 17, 2019

Closest hotel to the train station is the Hyatt Place on Neil St. No shuttle that I'm aware of but it is only a few blocks away from the station. The other hotels in the area are a pretty significant distance farther away.

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What is the parking situation at the Amtrak station in Champaign, IL? Is there a lot for my car for the week I am gone? If so, is there a fee?

Lynette Bachman | Oct 17, 2019
Christy Steele | Oct 17, 2019

East side of the tracks; the lot on Water & Chester. Walk back under the tracks to enter the station from the first floor, and make sure you know your license plate number and Amtrak reservation number to register your car. It's free.

If I want to buy too and from tickets for someone in Mattoon to come to Champaign. Can this person pick the tickets up at Mattoon at the time she is going to be coming to Champaign. I am assuming the tickets can be purchased on line.

Mary Lee Krumins | Oct 17, 2019
Christy Steele | Oct 17, 2019

Yes, you can send the passenger their tickets via email and they can show them to the conductor either in printout form (tell them to print the pdf attachment) or on a mobile device. Alternately, if the passenger doesn't have email they can show their ID (required that all adult passengers have valid ID with them while traveling) and the conductor can look them up onboard.

Is there a shuttle bus that leaves from the train terminal in Champaign to the UIUC campus? If so, where does it stop on campus and how much does it cost?

Colleen Wong | Oct 17, 2019
Christy Steele | Oct 17, 2019

There are many city buses that run from the terminal to campus at various times and locations. Each costs $1 per ride. You can check routes and schedules at www.cumtd.com

Hello! I need to stay over in Chicago one night. Where is overnight parking for the Champaign Amtrak station? Thank you!

Barbara Schleicher | Oct 17, 2019
Christy Steele | Oct 17, 2019

East side of the tracks; the lot on Water & Chester. Walk back under the tracks to enter the station from the first floor, and make sure you know your license plate number and Amtrak reservation number to register your car.

Can I park my car in this lot for an extended stay in Chicago - over a period of three months? I would be travelling to and from Chicago with the train...

Sasha Newton | Oct 17, 2018
Uber Adventure | Oct 17, 2018

You should buy a parking permit it would be cheaper

HOW old u have to be to ride the tain kids by theyself

Sharon Lemons | Oct 17, 2018
Noah Brannen | Oct 17, 2018

I believe it's 14.

I am taking Amtrak from Champaign. Is there overnight parking near the terminal?

Susan Schechter | Oct 17, 2018
Noah Brannen | Oct 17, 2018

I believe so. Check with them for more accurate info.

Are there any car rental locations at or near the terminal?

Elizabeth Sternberg | Oct 17, 2018
Bryan Pollard | Oct 17, 2018

No

Can you park free for two nights? Is it safe to leave a car there or better to park in a paid garage?

Perry and Lisa Scott | Oct 17, 2018
shannen shortt | Oct 17, 2018

I parked my car for a week with no issues. The lot is monitored by camera.

If I am picking up someone from the train, do I have to pay to park? And is the parking area in front of the building?

Pam Hoskins | Oct 17, 2017
shannen shortt | Oct 17, 2017

There is parking in the front and I did not have to pay to pick up my mother-in-law

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