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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Champaign is to bus which costs $17 - $30 and takes 2h 50m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chicago 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 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 31m.

How far is it from Chicago to Champaign?

The distance between Chicago and Champaign is 129 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $35 - $80.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Champaign bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chicago to Champaign train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Champaign?

The best way to get from Chicago to Champaign is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $30 and takes 2h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $290 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Chicago to Champaign bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chicago to Champaign train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chicago to Champaign?

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

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

Book your Chicago to Champaign train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 55+ hotels available in Champaign.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago 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-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
2h 31m
$35–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
2h 50m
$17–30
Drive 134 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Champaigncar 134 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)plane ORD - CMI
3h 3m
$50–288
Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
3h 44m
$18–32
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
3h 52m
$158–425

Chicago to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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 $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 31m. 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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