What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) is to bus and line 29 bus and train which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Great Lakes (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Great Lakes (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station). However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Great Lakes via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station)?

The distance between Champaign and Great Lakes (Station) is 162 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) bus from?

Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) train from?

Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station)?

The best way to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 213 bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) bus arrive?

Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) train arrive?

Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station).

Where can I stay near Great Lakes (Station)?

There are 152+ hotels available in Great Lakes (Station).

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Great Lakestrain Up-N
4h 30m
$50–95
Bus, line 29 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & E. Wackerbus 29
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain
5h 34m
$29–44
Drive 163.4 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Great Lakes (Station)car 163.4 mi
3h 8m
$30–44
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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain
4h 3m
$55–254
Bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
6h 6m
$53–72

Champaign to Great Lakes (Station) by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 161 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Great Lakes (Station), IL, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Great Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 6h 6m.

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