What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $45 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois Terminal and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Illinois Terminal and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

The distance between Illinois Terminal and Chicago is 129 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois Terminal to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $19 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

The train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Illinois Terminal to Chicago bus from?

Illinois Terminal to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Illinois Terminal to Chicago train from?

Illinois Terminal to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train, bus or fly from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

The best way to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $19 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $90 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Illinois Terminal to Chicago bus arrive?

Illinois Terminal to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois Terminal and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Illinois Terminal. It is currently 12:06 PM in Illinois Terminal and 11:06 AM in Chicago.

Where does the Illinois Terminal to Chicago train arrive?

Illinois Terminal to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois Terminal to Chicago is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Illinois Terminal to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

Book your Illinois Terminal to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois Terminal to Chicago?

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

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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Illinois Terminal to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Illinois Terminal to Chicago 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 Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2h 36m
$19–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
2h 45m
$26–90
Drive 133.9 mi
1. Drive from Illinois Terminal to Chicago133.9 mi
2h 18m
$25–36
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
2h 7m
$49–247
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Illinois Terminal to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
2h 54m
$153–368

Illinois Terminal to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Illinois Terminal, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–70 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–90 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily.

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