There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Chesterton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the train from 57th St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl
4h 8m$83–120Drive 146 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Chestertoncar 146 mi
2h 35m$27–39Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
4h 34m$41–59Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
3h 51m$72–283Bus, train
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airportbus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the train from 57th St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl
5h 35m$69–89
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Chesterton is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Chesterton is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Chesterton station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Chesterton. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Dune Park via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Champaign and Chesterton is 164 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Chesterton without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Champaign to Chesterton, including transfers.
Champaign to Chesterton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Chesterton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Chesterton is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chesterton via Homewood, 57th St., and Dune Park in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 57th St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from 57th St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 57th St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from 57th St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Chesterton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign to Chesterton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Chesterton is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Champaign to Chesterton.
There are 98+ hotels available in Chesterton.