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How to get fromAurora to Champaignby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 46m
    $46–92

  2. Drive 124.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Champaigncar car 124.5 mi
    2h 46m
    $23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    5h 2m
    $50–68

  4. Train, line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4h 6m
    $62–297

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 16m
    $28–47

Aurora to Champaign by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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