What is the cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between The Loop (CTA) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Chicago and arriving at Champaign Armory. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between The Loop (CTA) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign bus from?

The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downtown Chicago station.

Train, bus or fly from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is to train via Green & Sixth which takes 2h 43m and costs $20 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 3h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 3h 11m.

Where can I stay near University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

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The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Q: How far is it from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 131 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, including transfers.

Q: Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign train from?

The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

There are 7 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 via Green & Sixth (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
2h 43m
$20–64
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
2h 53m
$19–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign ArmoryChicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
3h 20m
$45–60
Drive 133.9 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign133.9 mi
2h 23m
$25–36
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
3h 11m
$52–279
Line 29 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from State & Washington to 95th Red Line Station29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 46m
$29–66
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3h 58m
$158–415

The Loop (CTA) to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by foot and bus

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.9 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armory 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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