There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Batavia by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aurora
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
5h 15m$78–119Drive 131 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Bataviacar 131 mi
2h 57m$24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
5h 40m$29–45Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
5h 34m$80–122Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
5h 58m$52–71
Champaign to Batavia by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Batavia is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Batavia is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Batavia. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Main St & Batavia Ave via Lemont Rd & 75th St and Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Batavia. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Champaign and Batavia is 175 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Batavia without a car is to train via Aurora which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Champaign to Batavia, including transfers.
Champaign to Batavia bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Batavia is to train via Aurora which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Batavia, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Main St & Batavia Ave via Chicago Union Station, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop E in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grove twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Batavia bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Downers Grove station.
Champaign to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Batavia is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Champaign to Batavia.
There are 114+ hotels available in Batavia.







