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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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €11, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL
Travel to Champaign, 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 Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 Amtrak to go to Champaign, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peoria Charter Coach Company, Chicago Transit (CTA) to go to Champaign, 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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