How to travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL

There are 2 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Champaign, IL including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL is a train with an average price of $39 (€31).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 52m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL is approximately 123 miles (199 km).

The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL:

• 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..

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak to go to Champaign, IL by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peoria Charter Coach Company, Chicago Transit (CTA) to go to Champaign, IL by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peoria Charter Coach Company.

Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL often also extend their vacation to go to West Lafayette, IN, Stickney, IL, St. Louis, MO, Glenview, IL, Indianapolis, IN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Champaign, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Champaign, IL to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Champaign, IL, visitors can explore the Orpheum Children's Science Museum for interactive educational exhibits or enjoy local produce and crafts at Market at the Square. The Virginia Theatre hosts films, live performances, and community events, while Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch offers apple picking and a petting zoo. Wine enthusiasts can visit Alto Vineyards for tastings. Art and history lovers can visit the Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois Arboretum, Spurlock Museum, and Champaign County Historical Museum. Hessel Park provides a great spot for walking, playing, and picnicking.

A 2 to 3-day visit to Champaign, IL is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy the local dining scene, and experience the vibrant cultural atmosphere.