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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:30 PM2h35Champaign, I. T. at Market St.4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:00 AM2h45Champaign, I. T. at Market St.5:45 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:35 PM2h30Champaign, I. T. at Market St.10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 58 City Of New Orleans6:30 AM2h45Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL9:15 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$311One-way0 transfers
- 390 Saluki10:24 AM2h36Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$461One-way0 transfers
- 392 Illini7:08 PM2h37Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$381One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 PM6h35Champaign, I. T. at Market St.6:45 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$551One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL.
This is compared to other travel options from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $11 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- 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 and bus 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peoria Charter Coach Company to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peoria Charter Coach Company.
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