There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Gillespie by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Bloomington
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Carlinville Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 47m$60–110Drive 120.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Gillespiecar 120.8 mi
2h 33m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 54m$50–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Gillespie is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Gillespie is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Champaign and Gillespie is 165 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Gillespie without a car is to bus and train via Bloomington which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Champaign to Gillespie, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Gillespie is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Champaign to Gillespie.
There are nine+ hotels available in Gillespie.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Gillespie, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Champaign to Gillespie. However, you can take the bus to Bloomington, walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the train to Carlinville Station, then take the taxi to Gillespie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Gillespie via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, and Carlinville Station in around 3h 54m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Carlinville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Carlinville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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