What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Chicago is to bus via Chicago which costs $18 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $45 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Champaign to Chicago?

The distance between Champaign and Chicago is 135 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $45 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Chicago?

The bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Chicago bus from?

Champaign to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Chicago train from?

Champaign to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train, bus or fly from Champaign to Chicago?

The best way to get from Champaign to Chicago is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 2h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Champaign to Chicago bus arrive?

Champaign to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Champaign to Chicago train arrive?

Champaign to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Chicago is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Champaign to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Champaign to Chicago?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Champaign to Chicago?

Book your Champaign to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 2052+ hotels available in Chicago.

Champaign to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Chicago by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2h 30m
$45–60
Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2h 46m
$18–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2h 36m
$30–80
Drive 133.8 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Chicagocar 133.8 mi
2h 19m
$25–36
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2h 13m
$48–257
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
2h 55m
$152–378

Champaign to Chicago by bus

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.2 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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