There are 5 ways to get from Carol Stream to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
1h 49m$118–359Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carol Stream to Champaigncar 140.5 mi
2h 46m$26–37Train
- Take the train from College Ave to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 43m$61–111Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
5h 40m$48–63Train via Naperville Metra
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
7h 4m$48–94
Carol Stream to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Champaign is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Champaign is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Wheaton Metra and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Champaign. However, there are services departing from College Ave and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Champaign is 163 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Carol Stream to Champaign, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Carol Stream to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from College Ave station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Champaign is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $110 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 4h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Champaign-Urbana via College Ave, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from College Ave to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Carol Stream to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Carol Stream to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Champaign is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Carol Stream to Champaign.
There are 56+ hotels available in Champaign.