MS → IL · about 551 miles
Jackson to Champaign train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Jackson to Champaign. The fastest takes 12 hours 45 minutes; every train leaves at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 12h 45m
- Leaves at
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Jackson and arrives at Champaign-Urbana. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 PM | 6:25 AM +1 day | 12h 45m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Jackson Where you get off in Champaign The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Return trip: Champaign to Jackson
Questions
How long is the train from Jackson to Champaign?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first train from Jackson to Champaign?
Every departure is at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Jackson to Champaign?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Jackson?
Trains to Champaign leave from Jackson Union Station.