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

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

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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 Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    4h 29m
    $47–91

  2. Drive 147.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Elgincar car 147.5 mi
    3h 13m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus 2-Northbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    5h 23m

  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 Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    2h 53m
    $51–251

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    5h 23m
    $49–69

  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 Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 49m
    $56–259

Champaign to Elgin by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illinois Terminal to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 5h 23m.

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