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Compare train, bus, and flight for Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11 (-€9). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 390 Saluki11:24 AM2h36Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL2:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 390 Saluki11:24 AM2h36Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL2:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA349212:38 PM1h18University of Illinois Airport1:56 PMO'Hare International Airport$5111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 58 City Of New Orleans6:30 AM2h45Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL9:15 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$541One-way0 transfers
- 8893 Connecting Bus · 302 Lincoln Service7:50 AM3h50Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL11:40 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$871One-way1 transfer
12:10 PM6h35Champaign, I. T. at Market St.6:45 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$471One-way0 transfers
- AA34846:48 PM1h27University of Illinois Airport8:15 PMO'Hare International Airport$5111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Champaign, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Champaign, I. T. at Market St. and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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