There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Elburn by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 51m$25–63Drive 130.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Elburncar 130.4 mi
2h 57m$24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 17m$32–62Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
4h 20m$53–245Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
6h 23m$51–70
Champaign to Elburn by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Elburn is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Elburn is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Champaign and Elburn is 174 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $25 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Champaign to Elburn, including transfers.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elburn is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $25 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 6h 23m.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Elburn is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Champaign to Elburn.
There are 46+ hotels available in Elburn.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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