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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Champaign, 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 32m. 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 $24.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m 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 Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL:
A train is $0.75 (€0.61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 391 Saluki8:15 AM2h32Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:47 AMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 391 Saluki8:15 AM2h32Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:47 AMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA34775:06 PM1h06O'Hare International Airport6:12 PMUniversity of Illinois Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 393 Illini4:05 PM2h31Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:36 PMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL$201One-way0 transfers
- 59 City Of New Orleans6:05 PM2h45Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL8:50 PMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL$451One-way0 transfers
- 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 8890 AMTRAK9:50 AM6h55Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL4:45 PMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:45 AM2h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:15 PMChampaign, I. T. at Market St.$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:15 AM2h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station3:00 AMChampaign, I. T. at Market St.$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 PM2h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station7:55 PMChampaign, I. T. at Market St.$301One-way0 transfers
- AA34769:57 AM1h06O'Hare International Airport11:03 AMUniversity of Illinois Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
- AA36947:50 PM1h09O'Hare International Airport8:59 PMUniversity of Illinois Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL:
A train is $0.75 (€0.61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Champaign, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Champaign, I. T. at Market St..
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peoria Charter Coach Company, Chicago Transit (CTA) to go to Champaign, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Champaign, 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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