There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Grayslake by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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$47–91Drive 165.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Grayslakecar 165.7 mi
3h 29m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 2-Northbound / ...
6h 42m$52–76Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, 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
3h 56m$57–256Bus #2
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH / ...
6h 42m$52–74Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
5h 52m$62–263
Champaign to Grayslake by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Grayslake is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
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 Illinois Terminal and arriving at Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station via Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
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 $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Champaign to Grayslake, including transfers.
Champaign to Grayslake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Illinois Terminal 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 $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 42m.
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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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
- $29–220
- 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
- $29–220
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 Union Station to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Edgebrook to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Edgebrook to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Grayslake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures 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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