What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Glen Ellyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Glen Ellyn. 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 59m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Glen Ellyn?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Champaign to Glen Ellyn?

The distance between Champaign and Glen Ellyn is 152 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Glen Ellyn without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Glen Ellyn bus from?

Champaign to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Glen Ellyn train from?

Champaign to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Glen Ellyn?

The best way to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 3 bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Champaign to Glen Ellyn bus arrive?

Champaign to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Champaign to Glen Ellyn train arrive?

Champaign to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Glen Ellyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Glen Ellyn is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Champaign to Glen Ellyn.

Where can I stay near Glen Ellyn?

There are 398+ hotels available in Glen Ellyn.

Champaign to Glen Ellyn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Glen Ellyn by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain Up-W
4h 5m
$39–84
Drive 136 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Champaign to Glen Ellyncar 136 mi
2h 35m
$25–36
Bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from State & 95th Street to Michigan & Madisonbus 3 / ...
4h 59m
$29–40
Fly, train
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain
3h 32m
$53–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
5h 6m
$47–64

Champaign to Glen Ellyn by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 151.5 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Glen Ellyn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glen Ellyn via Chicago, State & 95th Street, Michigan & Madison, Michigan & Washington, Madison & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 59m.

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