There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 51m$49–93Drive 133.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Elmhurstcar 133.1 mi
2h 39m$25–36Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
4h 15m$26–44Fly, line 332 bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmerbus
3h 11m$50–245Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
4h 34m$46–63
Champaign to Elmhurst by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Elmhurst is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elmhurst via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Champaign and Elmhurst is 146 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Champaign to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Champaign to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elmhurst is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Elmhurst, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- 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
- $30–220
- 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
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmer
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Elmhurst is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Champaign to Elmhurst.
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