There are 6 ways to get from Lisle to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
4h 22m$33–76Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 59m$21–36Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
4h 27m$48–64Drive 129.1 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Champaigncar 129.1 mi
2h 26m$24–34Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 12m$55–274Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
5h 1m$157–401
Lisle to Champaign by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Champaign is to train and bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Lisle and Champaign is 153 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Lisle to Champaign, including transfers.
Lisle to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Lisle to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lisle station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Champaign is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lisle to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $28–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Lisle to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Lisle to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Champaign is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lisle to Champaign.
There are 68+ hotels available in Champaign.







