There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Lockport by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S / ...
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 2m$55–92Drive 114.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Lockportcar 114.2 mi
2h 13m$21–31Bus, line 834 bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
- Take the bus from Lemont Rd & 75th St to State St & 10th Stbus 834
4h 43m$47–64Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lockporttrain Hc
4h 27m$76–115Train, line 364 bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the bus from 159th St & Kedzie Ave to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 364
5h$62–95Bus, line 352 bus, line 364 bus, line 832 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay Bbus 352
- Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay C to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 364
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to 9th/Statebus 832
5h 30m$24–34
Champaign to Lockport by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lockport is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lockport is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lockport. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at State St & 10th St via Lemont Rd & 75th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Lockport. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Lockport via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Champaign and Lockport is 147 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lockport without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Champaign to Lockport, including transfers.
Champaign to Lockport bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Lockport train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lockport is to bus and line 834 bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lockport, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Illinois Terminal to State St & 10th St via Downers Grove and Lemont Rd & 75th St in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lockport via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lockport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Lemont Rd & 75th St to State St & 10th St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from 159th St & Kedzie Ave to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay C to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to 9th/State
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Lockport bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Downers Grove station.
Champaign to Lockport train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lockport is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Champaign to Lockport.
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