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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    4h
    $85–115

  2. Drive  158.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Lake Zurichcar car 158.7 mi
    3h 3m
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    4h 25m
    $98–143

  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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    3h 34m
    $73–287

  5. Bus, line 3 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from State & 95th Street to Michigan & Madisonbus bus 3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train
    5h 20m
    $50–66

  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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    5h 18m
    $76–293

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lake Zurich via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Barrington in around 4h 25m.

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