What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Champaign is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Loop and Champaign?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Chicago and arriving at Illinois Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Loop 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 Loop to Champaign?

The distance between Chicago Loop and Champaign is 129 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $16 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Loop 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 Loop to Champaign bus from?

Chicago Loop to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downtown Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Chicago Loop to Champaign train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chicago Loop to Champaign?

The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Champaign is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $16 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $65 and takes 2h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $290 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Chicago Loop to Champaign bus arrive?

Chicago Loop to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.

Where does the Chicago Loop to Champaign train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chicago Loop to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Champaign is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Chicago Loop to Champaign.

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

Book your Chicago Loop to Champaign train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 67+ hotels available in Champaign.

Chicago Loop to Champaign - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
2h 24m
$16–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois TerminalChicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
2h 50m
$23–65
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Champaign134.6 mi
2h 19m
$25–36
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
2h 53m
$56–288
Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus 2510 / ...
3h 41m
$26–65
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaign
3h 38m
$158–425

Chicago Loop to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–50 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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