There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Argonne National Lab by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downers Grovebus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
2h 43m$65–85Drive 121.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Argonne National Labcar 121.8 mi
2h 25m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain Bnsf
4h 3m$66–117Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
1h 57m$133–372Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 39m$136–378
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Argonne National Lab is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Argonne National Lab is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Argonne National Lab. However, there are services departing from Champaign, IL - ISR and arriving at Downers Grove via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Argonne National Lab. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Champaign and Argonne National Lab is 132 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Argonne National Lab without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Champaign to Argonne National Lab, including transfers.
Champaign to Argonne National Lab bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Champaign, IL - ISR station.
Champaign to Argonne National Lab train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Argonne National Lab is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $380 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Argonne National Lab, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downers Grove twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Argonne National Lab via Chicago Union Station and Downers Grove in around 4h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Argonne National Lab bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Downers Grove station.
Champaign to Argonne National Lab train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Argonne National Lab is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Champaign to Argonne National Lab.
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