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How to get fromChampaign to Lake Villaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    5h 4m
    $37–81

  2. Bus, train via Auburn Gresham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    5h 29m
    $27–41

  3. Drive  171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Lake Villacar car 171.1 mi
    3h 36m
    $32–46

  4. 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 plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train
    3h 43m
    $53–304

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH / ...
    2. Take the train from O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    6h 28m
    $53–75

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train
    5h 35m
    $57–320

Champaign to Lake Villa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lake Villa via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 4m.

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