There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Grayslake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
4h 39m$38–88Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
5h 5m$26–40Drive 165.7 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Grayslakecar 165.7 mi
3h 29m$31–44Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
4h 2m$57–256Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 18m$53–77
Champaign to Grayslake by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Grayslake is to bus and train which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Grayslake is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Grayslake station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Grayslake. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Grayslake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Champaign and Grayslake is 170 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grayslake without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Champaign to Grayslake, including transfers.
Champaign to Grayslake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Grayslake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grayslake is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Grayslake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Grayslake via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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
- $30–85
- 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
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Grayslake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Grayslake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Grayslake is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Champaign to Grayslake.
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