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How to get fromChampaign to Algonquinby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Algonquin by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    4h 43m
    $64–113

  2. Drive 153.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Algonquincar car 153.5 mi
    3h 30m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    5h 1m
    $73–96

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    2h 58m
    $78–293

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    5h 50m
    $39–61

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    4h 54m
    $81–299

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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