There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Buffalo Grove by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
4h 52m$47–63Bus, line 29 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & E. Wackerbus 29
6h 24m$27–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 18m$45–91Drive 150.6 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Buffalo Grovecar 150.6 mi
3h 8m$28–40Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, line 600 bus, line 604 bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Dundee/Ellen/Oak Creekbus
3h 8m$53–271Bus 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
5h 4m$56–277
Champaign to Buffalo Grove by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo Grove is to bus and line 29 bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo Grove is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Buffalo Grove. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Dundee/Ellen/Oak Creek via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Buffalo Grove. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Cumberland via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Champaign and Buffalo Grove is 165 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Buffalo Grove without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Champaign to Buffalo Grove, including transfers.
Champaign to Buffalo Grove bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Buffalo Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Buffalo Grove is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- 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 17m
- 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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Dundee/Ellen/Oak Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- 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
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & E. Wacker
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Buffalo Grove bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Champaign to Buffalo Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Buffalo Grove is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Champaign to Buffalo Grove.
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