There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Illinois Terminal 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- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
2h 24m$19–65Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
2h 45m$25–65Drive 134.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Illinois Terminal134.2 mi
2h 18m$25–36Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
2h 56m$50–268Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Illinois Terminal
3h 42m$152–405
Chicago to Illinois Terminal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Illinois Terminal is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Illinois Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $24 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
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.
The distance between Chicago and Illinois Terminal is 129 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Illinois Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $65.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Illinois Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Illinois Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Illinois Terminal is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $65 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $270 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Illinois Terminal, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–65 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 $25–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Illinois Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Illinois Terminal is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:03 PM in Chicago and 3:03 PM in Illinois Terminal.
Chicago to Illinois Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Illinois Terminal is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Chicago to Illinois Terminal.
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