There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Glendale Heights by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway
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 51m$98–307Drive 138.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Glendale Heightscar 138.9 mi
2h 38m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain Up-W
5h 11m$50–97Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
5h 13m$47–64Bus, line 3 bus, subway, line 322 bus, line 715 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from State & 95th Street to Michigan & Monroebus 3 / ...
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to 54th/Cermaksubway
- Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Centerbus 322
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Glen Ellyn/Winthropbus 715
6h 52m$29–47
Champaign to Glendale Heights by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Glendale Heights is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Glendale Heights is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $95 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Glendale Heights. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Glen Ellyn/Winthrop via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Glendale Heights. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Champaign and Glendale Heights is 159 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Glendale Heights without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Champaign to Glendale Heights, including transfers.
Champaign to Glendale Heights bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Glendale Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Glendale Heights is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $95 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 5h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Glendale Heights, 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, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Glen Ellyn/Winthrop via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Glen Ellyn, and Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra in around 5h 11m.
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to 54th/Cermak
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from State & 95th Street to Michigan & Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Yorktown Center to Glen Ellyn/Winthrop
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Glendale Heights bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Champaign to Glendale Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Glendale Heights is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Champaign to Glendale Heights.
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