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How to get fromChampaign to Fermilabby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers GrovebusChampaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    3h 20m
    $90–115

  2. Drive 131.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Fermilabcar131.8 mi
    2h 48m
    $25–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West ChicagotrainUp-W
    4h 30m
    $40–100

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fermilabtaxi
    2h 3m
    $143–362

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to ChicagobusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West ChicagotrainUp-W
    4h 46m
    $49–96

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fermilabtaxi
    2h 50m
    $246–493

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grove twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Fermilab via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and West Chicago in around 4h 30m.

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