Rome2Rio

How to get fromGurnee to Champaignby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train or plane

Find Transport to Champaign

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Gurnee to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 18m
    $67–172
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    5h 38m
    $26–69
  3. Drive 168.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Champaigncar car 168.2 mi
    3h 12m
    $31–45
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    5h 13m
    $58–288
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    6h 5m
    $33–72

Gurnee to Champaign by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Champaign-Urbana via Sheridan Rd & Madison St, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 38m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound