What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff is to bus and line 29 bus and train which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Lake Bluff?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lake Bluff station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Jackson & Clinton, State & Van Buren and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Lake Bluff?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Lake Bluff. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Lake Bluff via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Champaign to Lake Bluff?

The distance between Champaign and Lake Bluff is 160 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Lake Bluff without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $50 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Lake Bluff bus from?

Champaign to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Lake Bluff train from?

Champaign to Lake Bluff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Lake Bluff?

The best way to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 213 bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Champaign to Lake Bluff bus arrive?

Champaign to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Champaign to Lake Bluff train arrive?

Champaign to Lake Bluff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Lake Bluff?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lake Bluff is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Champaign to Lake Bluff.

Where can I stay near Lake Bluff?

There are 152+ hotels available in Lake Bluff.

Champaign to Lake Bluff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 29 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Lake Bluff by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Blufftrain Up-N
4h 26m
$50–95
Bus, line 29 bus, train
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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 Lake Blufftrain
5h 30m
$28–42
Drive 162.1 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Lake Bluffcar 162.1 mi
3h 6m
$30–43
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, 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 Lake Blufftrain
3h 59m
$53–254
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 1m
$56–75
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Blufftrain
4h 38m
$157–375

Champaign to Lake Bluff by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lake Bluff, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lake Bluff via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Lake Bluff via Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 6h 1m.

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