There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Des Plaines by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
1h 49m$48–297Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Des Plainescar 148.8 mi
2h 37m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 46m$39–83Bus, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from State & 95th Street to Michigan & Madisonbus 3 / ...
4h 40m$29–39Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
4h 47m$47–63
Champaign to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Des Plaines is to bus and line 3 bus which costs $28 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $45 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Madison & Canal via State & 95th Street and Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Champaign and Des Plaines is 145 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Champaign to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Champaign to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 3h 46m, you could also bus and line 3 bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Des Plaines is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Champaign to Des Plaines.
There are 381+ hotels available in Des Plaines.