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How to get fromChampaign to Chicago Loopby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2h 36m
    $17–70
  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to ChicagobusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    2h 45m
    $26–64
  3. Drive 134.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Chicago Loopcar134.7 mi
    2h 19m
    $25–36
  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    2h 4m
    $50–247
  5. 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)planeDEC - ORD
    2h 50m
    $153–378

Champaign to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–70 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $23–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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