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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 bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m 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.
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How to get from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
You can get from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Chicago, IL from Champaign, IL is by taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $18 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $31 (€28).
A train is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average ().
The fastest way to get to Chicago, IL from Champaign, IL is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 36 min of travel time.
The distance from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL is approximately 123 miles (199 km).
The average frequency per day from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 2 flights a day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Chicago, IL from Champaign, IL as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL:
- You can travel from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL by bus with Greyhound or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with Greyhound from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL.
- You can take a train from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with Amtrak from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL.
Yes, there are direct services available from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Greyhound 3 direct buses per day.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Chicago, IL from Champaign, IL.
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