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How to get fromChampaign-Urbana to Chicagoby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2h 30m
    $21–45

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2h 36m
    $40–85

  3. Drive 133.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign-Urbana to Chicagocar car 133.8 mi
    2h 19m
    $25–36

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2h 10m
    $49–247

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2h 47m
    $22–38

Champaign-Urbana to Chicago by bus

Calendar80Weekly Buses
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Champaign-Urbana, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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