There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2h 46m$22–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2h 46m$45–88Drive 133.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Chicagocar 133.8 mi
2h 19m$25–36Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2h 8m$49–247Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2h 49m$48–63Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
2h 47m$153–368
Champaign to Lake Michigan by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lake Michigan is to bus via Chicago which costs $21 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $45 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Champaign and Lake Michigan is 137 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Champaign to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Champaign to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lake Michigan is to bus via Chicago which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 2h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- 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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:22 PM in Champaign and 6:22 PM in Lake Michigan.
Champaign to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lake Michigan is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Champaign to Lake Michigan.