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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Champaign is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Illinois Terminal via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Evanston to Champaign?

The distance between Evanston and Champaign is 142 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $24 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Evanston to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Champaign bus from?

Evanston to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Champaign?

The best way to get from Evanston to Champaign is to train which takes 4h and costs $24 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Evanston to Champaign bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Evanston to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Champaign is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Evanston to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 62+ hotels available in Champaign.

Evanston to Champaign - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Champaign by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, 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 City of New Orleans / ...
4h
$25–68
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Howard to 95thsubway Red Line
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 24m
$24–45
Drive 144.5 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Champaigncar 144.5 mi
2h 41m
$27–39
Subway, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 30m
$52–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
5h 37m
$47–63
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 20m
$154–410

Evanston to Champaign by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 140.8 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–60 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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