There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Lombard by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain Up-W
4h 2m$43–86Drive 135.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Lombardcar 135.7 mi
2h 35m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
4h 24m$47–64Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
3h 37m$54–273Bus, line 29 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & E. Wackerbus 29
5h 6m$25–37
Champaign to Lombard by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lombard is to bus and line 29 bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lombard is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Westmore-Meyers/Washington via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Champaign and Lombard is 150 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lombard without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Champaign to Lombard, including transfers.
Champaign to Lombard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lombard is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lombard via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- 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
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- 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
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & E. Wacker
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Lombard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Champaign to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lombard is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Champaign to Lombard.
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