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Compare train and bus 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 $13. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m 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 $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 392 Illini7:08 PM2h37Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 392 Illini7:08 PM2h37Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA34216:09 AM1h21University of Illinois Airport7:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$4101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 390 Saluki10:24 AM2h36Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$371One-way0 transfers
- 58 City Of New Orleans4:30 AM2h45Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL7:15 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$451One-way0 transfers
- 8893 AMTRAK · 302 Lincoln Service7:50 AM3h50Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL11:40 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:35 PM2h30Champaign, I. T. at Market St.10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:30 PM2h35Champaign, I. T. at Market St.4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
12:10 PM6h35Champaign, I. T. at Market St.6:45 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$471One-way0 transfers
- AA34776:39 PM1h30University of Illinois Airport8:09 PMO'Hare International Airport$4101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Peoria Charter Coach Company to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peoria Charter Coach Company.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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