There are 6 ways to get from Batavia to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
5h 27m$50–97Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Batavia to Champaigncar 131.1 mi
2h 57m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
5h 55m$52–71Train, line 90 bus, fly
- Take the train from Geneva to Oak Parktrain
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 48m$64–299Train via Aurora
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
5h 37m$47–95Train, bus
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
6h 8m$29–50
Batavia to Champaign by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batavia to Champaign is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Batavia to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Batavia to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Batavia Ave & Main St and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Downers Grove Metra and Downers Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Batavia to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Batavia and Champaign is 168 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Batavia to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Batavia to Champaign, including transfers.
Batavia to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downers Grove station.
Batavia to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Batavia to Champaign is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Batavia, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Batavia Ave & Wilson St to Champaign-Urbana via Geneva Metra, Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 27m. 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. Peoria Charter Coach also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Batavia to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Batavia to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batavia to Champaign is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Batavia to Champaign.
There are 54+ hotels available in Champaign.











