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How to travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL

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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

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€31

Average price

2h 59m

Average total duration

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2h 29m

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30m

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3h 26m

Average total duration

2h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Amtrak

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from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL

How to get from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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.

Amtrak391 Saluki
08:15AM2h32
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:47AMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak391 Saluki
08:15AM2h32
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:47AMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM2h30
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
12:15PMChampaign, I. T. at Market St.
$381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak393 Illini
04:05PM2h31
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
06:36PMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL
$311One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak59 City Of New Orleans
08:05PM2h45
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:50PMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL
$451One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 8890 AMTRAK
09:50AM6h55
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
04:45PMChampaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM3h15
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
07:45PMChampaign, I. T. at Market St.
$351One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:30AM5h55
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
03:25PMChampaign, I. T. at Market St.
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15AM2h45
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
03:00AMChampaign, I. T. at Market St.
$381One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
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 $14 (€11).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Champaign, IL is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

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 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.

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 Greyhound, FlixBus, 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, 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.
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