There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Harvard by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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 OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
5h 37m$52–96Drive 171.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Harvardcar 171.3 mi
3h 53m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH / ...
- Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
6h 54m$53–74Fly 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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain
4h 24m$55–256Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus 6-Northbound / ...
- Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Ayer/Diggins/Divisionbus 808
7h 52m$49–67Bus 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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain
6h 20m$60–264
Champaign to Harvard by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Harvard is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Harvard is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Ayer/Diggins/Division via Northwest Transportation Center, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Harvard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Champaign and Harvard is 193 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Champaign to Harvard, including transfers.
Champaign to Harvard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Harvard is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Harvard, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Harvard via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illinois Terminal to Ayer/Diggins/Division via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 7h 52m.
- 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 OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–9
- 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
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Ayer/Diggins/Division
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- 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 Harvard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Champaign to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Harvard is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Champaign to Harvard.
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