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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago, IL and Champaign?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago, IL and Champaign?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Chicago, IL to Champaign?

The distance between Chicago, IL and Champaign is 129 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $18 - $65.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago, IL to Champaign bus from?

Chicago, IL to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago, IL to Champaign train from?

Chicago, IL to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago, IL to Champaign?

The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $18 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Chicago, IL to Champaign bus arrive?

Chicago, IL to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where does the Chicago, IL to Champaign train arrive?

Chicago, IL to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.

Can I drive from Chicago, IL to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Champaign is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Chicago, IL to Champaign.

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

Book your Chicago, IL to Champaign train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 63+ hotels available in Champaign.

Chicago, IL to Champaign - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

Train (Amtrak)
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1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
2h 33m
$18–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2h 45m
$23–60
Drive 132.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Champaigncar 132.8 mi
2h 22m
$25–35
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 9m
$50–278
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
4h 3m
$152–405

Chicago, IL to Champaign by foot and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.6 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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