There are 6 ways to get from Sycamore to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
5h 28m$87–141Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sycamore to Champaigncar 145.2 mi
3h 18m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
5h 34m$106–133Taxi, bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the taxi from Sycamore to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridetaxi
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 30m$116–371Train, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
6h 47m$42–74Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
4h 22m$218–498
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sycamore to Champaign is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sycamore to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sycamore to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sycamore to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Sycamore and Champaign is 189 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Sycamore to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Sycamore to Champaign, including transfers.
Sycamore to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Sycamore to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from Sycamore to Champaign is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Sycamore, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Sycamore to Champaign-Urbana via Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $55–150
DeCab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-815-757-6430
- Website
- decab-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Sycamore to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Sycamore to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sycamore to Champaign is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Sycamore to Champaign.
There are 49+ hotels available in Champaign.







